This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Amount of waste infectious produced in hospitals – 
Select and explain. 
A. 45%, B. 65%, C. 80%, D. 100%
A: 45%
Answer: A: 45% 
Explanation: The solid wastes generated in hospital and nursing homes generally varies as follows :

1/2 to 4kg/bed/day - Govt. hospital
1/2 to 2kg/bed/day - Private hospital
1/2 to 1kg/bed/day - Nursing home.

Out of all these 45-50% of the wastes are infectious.