SOLUTION: ``The formula for body mass index is (BMI) W/H where W is Weight (Kilograms) and H is height (meters). What is the BMI of LeBron who is 1.6 meters tall and weighs 160 kilograms?

Question 833131: ``The formula for body mass index is (BMI) W/H where W is Weight (Kilograms) and H is height (meters). What is the BMI of LeBron who is 1.6 meters tall and weighs 160 kilograms?
A) 100
B) 10
C) 1
D) 0.10
E) 0.05
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
weight in kilograms 160 / height in meters 1.6 = 100
.
However, a BMI of 30 is considered obese. The formula you've been given for BMI is incorrect. The correct formula is BMI = ( Weight in Kilograms / ( Height in Meters x Height in Meters ) )
.
Using the correct formula:
160 / 1.6*1.6
160 / 2.56
BMI = 62.5 (still implausible, but possible)
If you're interested in calculating your own, you can use the calculator at http://www.bmi-calculator.net/
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