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A client's nasogastric tube was inserted 56 centimeters and was taped to the nose. Currently the tape marking is 40 millimeters from the nose. How many centimeters of the nasogastric tube remains in the client?
 
  1. 16
  2. 28
  3. 42
  4. 52

Question 2

Multiply the decimals using a calculator: 4.5 x 1.7 __________
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: cm = 1 cm/10 mm x 40 mm/1. Multiply the numerators (1 x 40 = 40). Multiply the denominators (10 x 1 = 10). 40/10 = 4 cm. 56 cm  4 cm = 52 centimeters remains in the client.

Answer to Question 2

7.65



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