Answer :
To calculate the BMI, the weight in pounds is multiplied by 703 and then divided by the squared height in inches. For a 118-lb individual at 5 feet 4 inches tall, the result is a BMI of approximately 20.18.
To calculate the BMI (Body Mass Index) of an adult weighing 118 pounds and standing 5 feet 4 inches tall, we use the formula: BMI = [weight (lb) imes 703] \/ height(in)
2. First, we convert the height into inches. Since there are 12 inches in a foot, 5 feet 4 inches is equivalent to (5 imes 12) + 4 inches, which equals 64 inches. Next, we square the height in inches to get 64
2 = 4096. Finally, we multiply the weight by 703 and divide by the squared height:
BMI = (118 imes 703) \/ 4096 = 82654 \/ 4096
approximately 20.18
Therefore, the BMI of this individual, rounded to the nearest hundredth, is 20.18.
