53. Mr. Thomas is on restricted fluids. He drank 180 ml of coffee, 90 ml of juice, and another cup of 120 ml. What is his total fluid intake for the day?
Answer: B
Mr. Thomas's total fluid intake for the day is 390 ml.
To find Mr. Thomas's total fluid intake, we add together the individual amounts he consumed: 180 ml of coffee, 90 ml of juice, and 120 ml from another cup, which totals 390 ml.
A) 346
Option A is incorrect as it underestimates Mr. Thomas's fluid intake. The sum of his fluid intake from coffee (180 ml), juice (90 ml), and the additional cup (120 ml) is 390 ml, which exceeds 346 ml.
B) 390
Option B is correct. The calculation of Mr. Thomas's total fluid intake is accurate when summing 180 ml of coffee, 90 ml of juice, and 120 ml from another cup, leading to a total of 390 ml.
C) 810
Option C is incorrect because it significantly overestimates the total fluid intake. The individual items consumed do not add up to anywhere near 810 ml; rather, they total only 390 ml.
D) 854
Option D is also incorrect as it greatly exceeds the actual fluid intake. The correct total, calculated from the provided amounts, is 390 ml, making 854 ml an impossible total for the day.
Conclusion
The correct answer is definitively option B, as it accurately reflects the total fluid intake calculated from Mr. Thomas's daily consumption. All other options either underestimate or overestimate his fluid intake, reinforcing that the accurate computation leads us to 390 ml.