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17 January, 05:01

A baby weighs 7 pounds, 4 ounces at birth and 7 pounds, I ounce at discharge. What percent of weight did the baby lose

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  1. 17 January, 05:58
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    2.6%

    Explanation:

    As, 1 ounce (oz) = 0.0625 pounds (lb)

    Therefore, weight of baby at discharge = 7 lb, 1 oz = 7+0.0625 lb = 7.0625 lb

    Since, 1 oz = 0.0625 lb

    ⇒ 4 oz = 4*0.0625 = 0.25 lb

    Therefore, weight of baby at birth = 7 lb, 4 oz = 7+0.25 lb = 7.25 lb

    The amount of weight lost is equal to the difference of weight of the baby at birth and discharge.

    Therefore, weight lost = 7.25 lb - 7.0625 lb = 0.1875 lb

    Now, the percentage of weight lost by the baby is given by the amount of weight lost divided by the weight of the baby at birth.

    Therefore, the percentage of weight lost = weight lost : weight at birth = 0.1875 lb : 7.25 lb * 100 = 2.6%
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