# Problem: An individual suffering from a high cholesterol level in her blood has 245 mg of cholesterol per 100 mL of blood. If the total blood volume of the individual is 5.2 L , how many grams of total blood cholesterol does the individual's body contain?

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###### Problem Details

An individual suffering from a high cholesterol level in her blood has 245 mg of cholesterol per 100 mL of blood. If the total blood volume of the individual is 5.2 L , how many grams of total blood cholesterol does the individual's body contain?

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