Problem: The American Dental Association recommends that an adult female should consume 3.0 mg of fluoride (F–) per day to prevent tooth decay. If the fluoride is consumed in the form of sodium fluoride (45.24% F), what amount of sodium fluoride contains the recommended amount of fluoride?
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The American Dental Association recommends that an adult female should consume 3.0 mg of fluoride (F–) per day to prevent tooth decay. If the fluoride is consumed in the form of sodium fluoride (45.24% F), what amount of sodium fluoride contains the recommended amount of fluoride?
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