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The Dosage of a Certain Antibiotic Is Determined by the Weight

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The dosage of a certain antibiotic is determined by the weight of the patient in kilograms. A patient weighing 35 kg is given a shot of this antibiotic. Find the amount of medication, in milligrams, the patient receives if the dosage rate for this medication is 6 mg/kg.


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