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(a)
To find: The expression that describes the calculation of BMI.
(a)
Answer to Problem 34PPS
The expression that describes the calculation of BMI is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
If the body mass index (BMI) is
Calculation:
As per the given situation, the BMI is the product of
The quotient of two quantities means the division of two quantities.So, the algebraic expression for BMI is given by
Therefore, the expression that describes the calculation of BMI is
(b)
To find:The BMI for a
(b)
Answer to Problem 34PPS
The BMI for a
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
If the body mass index (BMI) is
Calculation:
As calculated in part(a), the expression that describes the calculation of BMI is
Substitute
Therefore, the BMI for a
(c)
To find:The BMI for a
(c)
Answer to Problem 34PPS
The BMI for a
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
If the body mass index (BMI) is
Calculation:
As calculated in part(a), the expression that describes the calculation of BMI is
The given height is
Substitute
Therefore, the BMI for a
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