Let's solve the problem step-by-step to find out how much should be stated on the bottle in centilitres:
1. Understand the initial quantity:
- The medicine is currently in bottles containing 5 fluid ounces (fl oz).
2. Convert fluid ounces to millilitres:
- We know that 1 fluid ounce is equivalent to 28.41 millilitres.
- To find out how many millilitres are in 5 fluid ounces, we multiply:
[tex]\[
5 \, \text{fl oz} \times 28.41 \, \text{millilitres/fl oz} = 142.05 \, \text{millilitres}
\][/tex]
3. Convert millilitres to centilitres:
- Since 1 centilitre (cl) is equal to 10 millilitres (ml), we convert millilitres to centilitres by dividing by 10:
[tex]\[
142.05 \, \text{millilitres} \div 10 = 14.205 \, \text{centilitres}
\][/tex]
4. Round to the nearest centilitre:
- To report the amount to the nearest centilitre, we round 14.205 centilitres:
[tex]\[
14.205 \approx 14 \, \text{centilitres}
\][/tex]
Therefore, the amount to be stated on the bottle should be 14 centilitres.
