Mr. Anderson received a total of 45.25 g of a medication over 5 days. He received 4 doses per day. How much medication per dose did he receive? (round to nearest hundredth)

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Method 1: The amount of medication per day: 45.25 g ÷ 5 days = 9.05 g per day. The amount of medication per dose: 9.05 g per day ÷ 4 doses per day = 2.2625 = 2.26 g per dose. 
 Method 2: Total number of doses received: 5 days ÷ 4 doses per day = 20 doses. Amount of medication per dose: 24.25 g ÷ 20 doses = 2.2625 = 2.26 g per dose.

Mr Anderson Received a Total of 45