Chapter 1, Problem 1.104E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The maximum dose of anesthetic in $\text{mg}$ that should be used for the surgery of $\text{175-lb}$ patient is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

In metric system of units, the bigger and the smaller units of any quantity are in a relation with each other by the factor of $10$. It is most useful unit system. It is a decimal system of units. For example, if the unit of length is $1\text{kilometer}$ then it is equal to $1000\text{meters}$, according to the metric units.