Problema Solution
An index less then 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. Jerome is 66 inces tall. What weight will keep his body mass index between 20 and 30?
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I=700W/H^2 should be between 20 and 30.
700W/H^2 >20 implies W>20H^2/700. = 20x66^2/700=124.45 pounds
700W/H^2 <20 implies W<30H^2/700. = 30x66^2/700=186.68 pounds
A weight between 124 and 186 pounds will keep his BMI between 20 and 30