Given this information:
1. tidal volume = 500 mL
2. residual volume = 1000 mL
3. inspiratory reserve volume = 2500 mL
4. expiratory reserve volume = 1000 mL
5. dead air space = 100 mL
6. respiratory rate = 20 times/minute
The minute ventilation for this individual is
a. 20.0 L/minute
b. 10.0 L/minute
c. 7.0 L/minute
d. 4.0 L/minute
e. 2.0 L/minute
Answer: B