Calculate the mean arterial pressure for a person whose blood pressure is 125/70

A) 55 mm Hg
B) 97.5 mm Hg
C) 88.3 mm Hg
D) 113.3 mm Hg
E) 143.3 mm Hg


Answer: C

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