Find the sum of the following series in two ways: by adding terms and by using the geometric series formula. 3 +3 2 + 3 22
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In Example 4 on page 468, we saw that if 50 mg of quinine is given every 24 hours, the long-run quantity of quinine in the body is about 65 mg right after a dose and about 15 mg right before a dose. The concentration of quinine in the body is measured in milligrams of quinine per kilogram of body weight. To be effective, the average concentration of quinine in the body must be at least 0.4 mg/kg. Concentrations above 3.0 mg/kg are not safe. (a) Estimate the average quantity of quinine in the body in the long run by averaging the long-run quantities of quinine in the body right after a dose and right before a dose. (b) Find the average concentration for a person weighing 70 kilograms. Is this treatment safe and effective for such a person? (c) For what range of weights would this treatment produce a long-run average concentration that is (i) Too low? (ii) Unsafe?
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The first step in solving 10.1 problem number 29 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: In Example 4 on page 468, we saw that if 50 mg of quinine is given every 24 hours, the long-run quantity of quinine in the body is about 65 mg right after a dose and about 15 mg right before a dose. The concentration of quinine in the body is measured in milligrams of quinine per kilogram of body weight. To be effective, the average concentration of quinine in the body must be at least 0.4 mg/kg. Concentrations above 3.0 mg/kg are not safe. (a) Estimate the average quantity of quinine in the body in the long run by averaging the long-run quantities of quinine in the body right after a dose and right before a dose. (b) Find the average concentration for a person weighing 70 kilograms. Is this treatment safe and effective for such a person? (c) For what range of weights would this treatment produce a long-run average concentration that is (i) Too low? (ii) Unsafe?
From the textbook chapter GEOMETRIC SERIES you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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