A patient/client weighed 48.52 kg on admission and now weighs 50.4 kg. How many kilograms were gained since admission?
A) 0.78
B) 0.88
C) 1.88
D) 1.98

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To estimate the amount of kilograms gained, subtract weight on admission (48.52) from current weight (50.4 kg) = 1.88 kg (weight gained). To subtract decimals, decimals are stacked lined up. Starting at the far right of the stack, the numbers are subtracted. In the answer, make sure the decimal point lines up exactly with the points above it.

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