Drug Doses The table below shows the usual do for a certain prescription drug that combats bac infections for a person’s weight.
Weight (lb) | Usual Dosage (mg) |
88 | 40 |
99 | 45 |
110 | 50 |
121 | 55 |
132 | 60 |
143 | 65 |
154 | 70 |
165 | 75 |
176 | 80 |
187 | 85 |
198 | 90 |
a. Find a linear function D = f (W) that models the dosage given in the table as a function of the patient’s weight.
b. Compare the outputs of the model with the data outputs from the table for several values in the table. How well does the model fit the data?
c. What does the model give as the dosage for a 150-pound person?
d. Should this model be interpreted discretely or continuously?
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