SOLUTION: I need help writing all the steps into figuring out/solving this word problem: An HMO pamphlet contains the following recommended weight for women: Give yourself 100 pound

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Question 84384: I need help writing all the steps into figuring out/solving this word problem:
An HMO pamphlet contains the following recommended weight for women: Give
yourself 100 pounds for the first 5 feet plus 5 pounds for every inch over 5
feet tall." Using this description, which height corresponds to an ideal
weight of 135 pounds?
Please help I am lost I don't know where to start.
Answer by IamaangelXxX(5) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you break it down it will be easier here is how.
This is the question:
If you get 100 pounds for being 5 feet tall and 5 pounds for every 5 inches over 5 feet tall and you are 135 pounds how tall are you?
You need to do:
You are 35 pounds over 5 feet. So 35 divided by 5 is 7. You are 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Answer:
5 feet 7 inches tall