A breastfed newborn weighed 3500 g at birth and 3150 g on day 5. What percentage of birth weight has been lost?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 10%

  1. Step 1: Weight lost = 3500 - 3150 = 350 g.
  2. Step 2: Percentage = 350 / 3500 x 100 = 10%.
Answer
10%.

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