Chapter 1.3, Problem 2E

Ideal weight. Dr. J. D. Robinson also published the following estimate of the ideal body weight of a man:

$\text{ 52 kg + 1}\text{.9 kg }$ for each inch over 5 ft

(A) Find a linear model for Robinson’s estimate of the ideal weight of a man using $w$ for

ideal body weight (in kilo-grams) and $h$ for height over 5 ft (in inches).

(B) Interpret the slope of the model.

(C) If a man is $5\text{'}8"$ tall, what does the model predict his weight to be?

(D) If a man weighs 70 kg, what does the model predict his height to be?