Convert 2,400 mg to grains: ________ (use appropriate unit notation).

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


gr xl

Using gr i = 60 mg
gr 1 : 60 mg = x : 2,400 mg
1 × 2,400 = 60 × x
2,400 = 60x
2,400 ÷ 60 = 60x ÷ 60
gr 40 = x or gr xl in apothecary notation

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