A prescription specifies that an infant should be given 8 minims of a liquid medication 3 times a day for 14 days. The pharmacist will fill the prescription to the nearest dram. How many drams will the pharmacist supply?

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8 minims three times a day = 8 * 3 = 24 minims per day * 14 days = 336 minims
 
 1 dram = 60 minims
 
 1 dram : 60 minims = x : 336 minims
 
 1 * 336 = 60 * x
 
 336 * 60 = 60x * 60
 
 5.6 = x
 
 The nearest whole number of drams is 6 drams.

A Prescription Specifies That an Infant Should Be Given 8