Studies are done on normal volunteers for phase 1 clinical trials of a new drug. The volume of distribution and clearance has been measured. The rese

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Studies are done on normal volunteers for phase 1 clinical trials of a new drug. The volume of distribution and clearance has been measured. The researchers now are calculating the half-life of the drug.

Assuming that the volume of distribution is 60 L and the clearance is 3 L/hour, what is the approximate half-life of this drug?


A- 1/2 an hour
B- 6 hours
C- 12 hours
D- 14 hours
E- 18 hour