An order requires 850 mg. Each tablet is 300 mg. How many tablets are needed?

An order requires 850 mg. Each tablet is 300 mg. How many tablets are needed?

• A. 2 tablets
• B. 2.5 tablets
• C. 2.83 tablets
• D. 3 tablets

Answer: (C)

You find out how many tablets by dividing the total amount needed by what each tablet provides. So, 850 mg ÷ 300 mg per tablet = 2.833..., which rounds to 2.83 when expressed to two decimal places. That exact quotient, 2.83, matches the option given, making it the best choice. (Note: if you must give whole tablets only, you’d round up to 3 to ensure the full 850 mg is delivered.)

You find out how many tablets by dividing the total amount needed by what each tablet provides. So, 850 mg ÷ 300 mg per tablet = 2.833..., which rounds to 2.83 when expressed to two decimal places. That exact quotient, 2.83, matches the option given, making it the best choice. (Note: if you must give whole tablets only, you’d round up to 3 to ensure the full 850 mg is delivered.)