How many grams of reserpine are needed to make 250,000 tablets, each containing 250 mcg of this drug?

3.25g
6.25g
8.15g
9.15g


6.25g

Rationale: 6.25g of reserpine are needed to make 250,000 tablets, each containing 250 mcg of this drug. Multiply 250 mcg / tablet by 250,000 tablets. Divide the result by 1,000,000 to convert micrograms into grams.

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