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"Help me on this math problem we have to review, please... volume to infuse = 1000 mL drip rate = 40 gtt/min drop factor = 10 gtt/min pump has been running from 12 pm to 330 pm. How many milliliters will be left at 330 pm?" You have to understand the question to get to the answer. The question is how much is left of the 1000 ml after 3.5 hours of dripping at 40 gtts per min if volume dripped is 10 gtts per ml. Figure out how many ml drips in an hour then x 3.5 hours. Subtract the amount dripped from 1000 ml and you'll have your answer. 40 gtts/min x 60 min = 2400 ggts per hour 2400 ggts divided by 10 gtts/ml = 240 ml (total per hour) 240 ml x 3.5 hrs= 840 ml 1000 ml - 840 ml = 160 ml 160 ml is your answer.