Pinehill County Reported That 159 Babies Were Born with Low

question 7

Multiple Choice

Pinehill County reported that 159 babies were born with low birth weights in 2014. During 2014, they counted 814 live births. Calculate the low birth weight rate.

• A) 19.53%
• B) 24.85%
• C) 31.46%
• D) 39.48%

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