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QuestionFind the weight range ww (to the nearest pound) for a healthful BMI (19-25) at heights: (a) 72 in, (b) 75 in, (c) 78 in using BMI=704×( weight )( height )2 \mathrm{BMI}=\frac{704 \times(\text { weight })}{(\text { height })^{2}} .

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STEP 1

Assumptions1. The formula for BMI is given byBMI=704×( weight in pounds ) (height in inches )\mathrm{BMI}=\frac{704 \times(\text { weight in pounds })}{{\text { (height in inches })^{}}^{}} . A healthful BMI is between19 and25.
3. We are asked to find the weight range for heights72 in.,75 in., and78 in.

STEP 2

First, we need to rearrange the BMI formula to solve for weight. weight in pounds =BMI×( height in inches )2704\text { weight in pounds } = \frac{\mathrm{BMI} \times (\text { height in inches })^{2}}{704}

STEP 3

Now, we will use the rearranged formula to find the weight range for a height of72 in. We will do this twice, once for a BMI of19 and once for a BMI of25.
 weight in pounds =19×(72)2704\text { weight in pounds } = \frac{19 \times (72)^{2}}{704}  weight in pounds =25×(72)2704\text { weight in pounds } = \frac{25 \times (72)^{2}}{704}

STEP 4

Calculate the weight range for a height of72 in.
 weight in pounds =19×(72)2704=136pounds\text { weight in pounds } = \frac{19 \times (72)^{2}}{704} =136 \, \text{pounds}  weight in pounds =25×(72)2704=180pounds\text { weight in pounds } = \frac{25 \times (72)^{2}}{704} =180 \, \text{pounds}

STEP 5

Repeat the process for a height of75 in.
 weight in pounds =19×(75)2704\text { weight in pounds } = \frac{19 \times (75)^{2}}{704}  weight in pounds =25×(75)2704\text { weight in pounds } = \frac{25 \times (75)^{2}}{704}

STEP 6

Calculate the weight range for a height of75 in.
 weight in pounds =19×(75)2704=142pounds\text { weight in pounds } = \frac{19 \times (75)^{2}}{704} =142 \, \text{pounds}  weight in pounds =25×(75)2704=188pounds\text { weight in pounds } = \frac{25 \times (75)^{2}}{704} =188 \, \text{pounds}

STEP 7

Repeat the process for a height of78 in.
 weight in pounds =19×(78)2704\text { weight in pounds } = \frac{19 \times (78)^{2}}{704}  weight in pounds =25×(78)2704\text { weight in pounds } = \frac{25 \times (78)^{2}}{704}

STEP 8

Calculate the weight range for a height of78 in.
 weight in pounds =19×(78)2704=148pounds\text { weight in pounds } = \frac{19 \times (78)^{2}}{704} =148 \, \text{pounds}  weight in pounds =25×(78)2704=196pounds\text { weight in pounds } = \frac{25 \times (78)^{2}}{704} =196 \, \text{pounds} So, the weight range for a healthful BMI for each height is(a)72 in.136 -180 pounds(b)75 in.142 -188 pounds(c)78 in.148 -196 pounds

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