A stock bottle of liquid medication contains 8 ounces. The bottle was opened on Monday and patient A received 4 doses of 1 teaspoon, patient B received 2 doses of 1 tablespoon, and patient C received 2 doses of 1½ teaspoons. Select the correct volume that is left in the stock bottle of liquid medication.
A. 175 ml
B. 150 ml
C. 200 ml
D. None of these
Answer: A
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