Need help with this one...The formula for finding BMI is (w+705)/h over h. where h is height in inches and w is weight in lbs. What is the BMI for a student wh is 5 ft tall and 100 lbs? When I try doing it I'm getting a long decimal number so I'm thinking I may not be doing it right.
To calculate BMI (Body Mass Index), you need to follow the correct formula and make sure to convert the units appropriately. Here's how you can obtain the BMI for a student who is 5 feet tall and weighs 100 pounds:
1. Convert the height from feet to inches: 5 feet = 60 inches
2. Write down the weight: w = 100 lbs
3. Write down the height: h = 60 inches
4. Plug the values into the BMI formula:
BMI = (w + 705) / h²
BMI = (100 + 705) / (60)²
BMI = (805) / (3600)
BMI ≈ 0.2236111111 (rounded to 10 decimal places)
The resulting BMI is approximately 0.2236 when rounded to 4 decimal places. This value seems too low for a realistic BMI, indicating there may be an error in the formula or units used. Please double-check the formula or provide further information if necessary.