Body surface area (BSA) is often used to calculate dosages for some drugs. BSA is calculated in
square meters using a person’s weight and height.
For Exercises 91 through 96, calculate the BSA for each person. Round to the nearest
hundredth. You will need to use the square root key on your calculator.
A child whose height is 40 in. and weight is 50 kg (Hint: Don’t forget to first convert inches to centimeters.)
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