Max Weighed 3 Kg at Birth

question 18

Multiple Choice

Max weighed 3 kg at birth. After a recent doctor's appointment, his parents were told that Max is developing normally; he now weighs 6 kg. How old is Max?

• A) about 3 months old
• B) about 5 months old
• C) about 8 months old
• D) about 12 months old

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