A doctor prescribe 400 milligrams of ibuprofen two times a day for a patient with arthritis. The strength of the liquid form of ibuprofen is 100 milligrams/2 milliliters of liquid. How many milliliters of liquid should be consumed by the patient for a single dose? How many milliliters will be consumed in a single day?

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For a single dose of 400 milligrams, given the strength is 100 milligrams per 2 milliliters, the patient needs 400 / 100 * 2 = 8 milliliters. Since the patient takes this dose twice a day, the total daily consumption is 8 * 2 = 16 milliliters.

A Doctor Prescribe 400 Milligrams of Ibuprofen Two Times a Day