Question

select the correct answer.

sapphron is 60 inches tall and weighs 90 pounds.

use the formula below and a calculator to answer the question about her weight.

\\(\text{bmi} = \text{weight (in pounds)} \div (\text{height (in inches)})^2 \times 703\\)

which bmi category fits sapphron?

25.2, overweight
17.5, underweight
18.6, appropriate weight

Explanation:

Identify the given values

Using the Body Mass Index knowledge point

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Calculate the BMI value

Using the Body Mass Index knowledge point

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Determine the BMI category

We compare the calculated value of approximately \(17.6\) (or \(17.5\) in the options) to standard weight categories:

• Underweight: BMI less than \(18.5\)
• Normal/Appropriate weight: BMI between \(18.5\) and \(24.9\)
• Overweight: BMI between \(25.0\) and \(29.9\)

Since \(17.5 < 18.5\), Sapphron falls into the underweight category.

Answer:

• 25.2, overweight
• 17.5, underweight (Correct answer)
• 18.6, appropriate weight