During the month of May there were 130 births, of which 127 were full-term births and three were premature births. There were five newborn deaths. The newborn death rate is
A) 2.3%.
B) 3.8%.
C) 5.4%.
D) 7.2%.

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The newborn death rate is calculated by dividing the number of newborn deaths by the total number of births and then multiplying by 100 to get a percentage. So, (5 deaths / 130 births) * 100 = 3.8%.

During the Month of May There Were 130 Births, of Which