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The increase in head circumference in 1st year of life is what percentage of head circumference at birth

A
15%
B
66%
C
33%
D
90%
High-Yield Explanation
Head circumference at birth = 35cm ↑ in HC in 1st 3 months = 2cm/month = 6cm ↑  in HC in 4-6 months = 1cm/month = 3cm ↑ in HC in 7-6 months = 0.5cm/month = 3cm By 1st year, HC = 35+6+3+3 = 47cm ↑ in HC = 47 - 35cm = 12cm % of ↑ in HC in 1st year of life = 12/35 × 100 = 33%

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