Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - Mixed Review Exercises - Page 700: 25

Answer

The recommended daily intake of vitamin C for a young child is $13mg$.

Work Step by Step

Let Daily intake for a young child be $x$ Daily intake for an adult female is 60mg Solving the problem $$8 + 4x = 60$$ $$4x = 60-8 = 52$$ $$x = \frac{52}{4} = 13$$
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