Question

use the spreadsheet to answer the following questions.
compute the body mass index for the following people.
a. weight 165 lbs, height 5 feet 4 inches
b. weight 203 lbs, height 5 feet 9 inches
c. weight 255 lbs, height 6 feet 2 inches
a. the body mass index of the first person is (round to the nearest tenth as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Convert height to inches

5 feet 4 inches = \(5\times12 + 4 = 64\) inches.

Step2: Calculate BMI

The formula for BMI (in pounds and inches) is \(BMI=\frac{weight\times703}{height^{2}}\).
Substitute weight = 165 lbs and height = 64 inches:
\(BMI=\frac{165\times703}{64^{2}}\)
First, calculate numerator: \(165\times703 = 115995\)
Then, calculate denominator: \(64^{2}=4096\)
Now, divide: \(\frac{115995}{4096}\approx28.3\)

Answer:

28.3