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


b. Exposures on children between the ages of 10 and 15 years can be reduced by approximately one-third.

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