Question 158152
For a woman with 40 inch hips the ideal waist is 32 inches. What is the maximum level if woman has 35 inch hips 
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No, it should be set up like a ratio problem.
Since the ideal size is "40 inch hips the ideal waist is 32 inches" the ratio is:
32:40
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To calculate waist for 35 inch hips.
32:40 = 35:?
32/40 = 35/?
cross multiply to give:
32? = 40(35)
? = 40(35)/32
? = 43.75 inches