An X-ray technician takes an average of ten X-rays per day and receives 2.5 mrad per X-ray. What is the total dose the technician receives in 250 working days?

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The technician receives 2.5 mrad per X-ray and takes 10 X-rays per day, resulting in 25 mrad per day. Over 250 days, this totals 6250 mrad, which is equivalent to 6.25 rem (since 1 rem = 1000 mrad).

An X-Ray Technician Takes an Average of Ten X-Rays Per