By how much should adult exposure times be reduced for a 12-year-old patient?

A) One-half the exposure time used for the adult patient
B) One-third the exposure time used for the adult patient
C) One-fourth the exposure time used for the adult patient
D) One-fifth the exposure time used for the adult patient


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Explanation: A) Exposures on children between the ages of 10 and 15 years can be reduced by approximately one-fourth.
B) Exposures on children between the ages of 10 and 15 years can be reduced by approximately one-fourth.
C) Exposures on children between the ages of 10 and 15 years can be reduced by approximately one-fourth.
D) Exposures on children between the ages of 10 and 15 years can be reduced by approximately one-fourth.

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