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In these graphs, each horizontal axis shows a person’s age. Each vertical axis shows that person’s body-mass index (BMI), computed using the following formula:
The variable W represents weight, in pounds. The variable H represents height, in inches. Use this information and the graphs shown above to solve Exercises 51-52.
A man is 20 years old, 72 inches (6 feet) tall, and weighs 200 pounds.
a. Compute the man’s BMI. Round to the nearest tenth.
b. Use the man’s age and his BMI to locate this information as a point in the
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