The dosage of a certain medication is determined by a patient's body weight. This medication's dosage is 2.5 mg per kilogram of
body weight. What would be the dose for a patient who weighs 72 pounds? (1 lb = 0.453 kg) (Doses are rounded to the nearest 25
mg.)

A) 75 mg
B) 100 mg
C) 375 mg
D) 400 mg

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