According to the Rule of Nines, the percentages of total body surface area that are taken up by the heads (front and back) of adults and children are:

a. 9 percent and 18 percent, respectively.
b. 4.5 percent and 9 percent, respectively.
c. 18 percent and 36 percent, respectively.
d. the same.


Answer: a

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