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If the systolic pressure is 120 mm Hg and diastolic pressure is 80 mm Hg, the pulse pressure is `"_____"`

A

`120 xx 80 = 9600 ` mm Hg

B

`120 + 80 =200 ` mm Hg

C

`120-80 = 40 ` mm Hg

D

`120//80 =1.5` Hg

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The correct Answer is:
C
Because pulse pressure is the difference between systolic pressure and diastolic pressure.
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