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Body Mass Index

Problem 3 - Determine the BMI of a person given the height and weight.

Suppose a person with weight W pounds and height H inches has a BMI of C. What is the BMI of a person with weight W and height 4/5H?

Recall that

 

 

A.

 

Not enough information provided

B.

 

0.8C

C.

 

1.5625C

D.

 

0.64C
E. 1.25C

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