Answer: a) 2.27 g and b) 15384
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : An effervescent tablet has the following formula:
acetaminophen 325 mg,
calcium carbonate 280 mg,
citric acid 900 mg,
potassium bicarbonate 300 mg, and
sodium bicarbonate 465 mg.
a) When we add all quantities together , we get
The total weight of the ingredients in each tablet =
Since, 1 gram = 1000 mg
Then,
Now,
∴ The total weight of the ingredients in each tablet = 2.27 g
b. 1 kg = 1000g and 1 g = 1000 mg
Then, 1 kg =
⇒ 5 kg = 5000,000 mg
Now, The number of tablets could be made with a supply of 5 kg of acetaminophen will be :
Hence, the number of tablets could be made with a supply of 5 kg of acetaminophen= 15384