Answer :
Since 155 pounds falls closer to 149 pounds, the correct maximum allowable weight for 1SG Smith is 149 pounds (option b).
Step 1: Calculate the BMI using the formula:
[tex]\[ BMI = \frac{Weight (lbs)}{(Height (in))^2} \times 703 \][/tex]
Step 2: Convert height to inches: [tex]\(5 \times 12 + 4 = 64\)[/tex] inches.
Step 3: Plug in values:
[tex]\[ BMI = \frac{155}{(64)^2} \times 703 \][/tex]
Step 4: Calculate height squared:
[tex]\[ (64)^2 = 4096 \][/tex]
Step 5: Calculate BMI:
[tex]\[ BMI = \frac{155}{4096} \times 703 = \frac{155}{4096} \times 703 = 26.36 \][/tex]
Step 6: Determine the maximum allowable weight from the screening table in AR 600-9.
Step 7: Locate the BMI value in the table.
Step 8: BMI of 26.36 falls between 26.0 and 26.9.
Step 9: According to the table, maximum allowable weight for BMI of 26.0 is 149 pounds, and for BMI of 26.9 it's 151 pounds.
Step 10: Since 155 pounds falls closer to 149 pounds, the correct maximum allowable weight for 1SG Smith is 149 pounds (option b).
