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The body mass index, I, can be used to determine an individual’s risk for heart disease. An index less than 25 indicates a low risk. The body mass index is given by the formula, or model. I=700W/H2, where W=weight, in pounds, and H=height, in inches. Francis weigh 173 pounds and stands 74 inches tall. What is his approximately body mass index? Find an inequality describing all weights W that Francis can have and be in the low risk category.
Francis approximate body mass index is_____?
(Round to the nearest whole number)

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The body mass index, I, can be used to determine an individual’s risk for heart disease. An index less than 25 indicates a low risk. The body mass index is given by the formula, or model. I=700W/H^2, where W=weight, in pounds, and H=height, in inches.
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Francis weigh 173 pounds and stands 74 inches tall.
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What is his approximately body mass index?
I = 700*173/74^2 = 22 when rounded down
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Find an inequality describing all weights W that Francis can have and be in the low risk category.
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Solve: 700W/H^2 < 25
W < 74^2*25/700
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W < 195.57 lbs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Francis approximate body mass index is_____?
(Round to the nearest whole number)

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