SOLUTION: I'm trying to see the body mass. I have to divide weight in pounds (110) by heiht in inches squared (5'6) and multiplying that for 703. Please explain. Thanks

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Question 52266: I'm trying to see the body mass. I have to divide weight in pounds (110) by heiht in inches squared (5'6) and multiplying that for 703. Please explain. Thanks
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Convert 5'6 to inches:
(5ft)(12in/1 ft) = 60 inches + 6 inches = 66 inches
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BMI = [Plug-in the values]
BMI =
BMI=17.75


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