Andy weighs 220 pounds and is 6 feet tall. His BMI reading would be about ______.

Question

Multiple choice question.

25

24

35

30

Answer 1

To calculate BMI (Body Mass Index), you can use the formula:

\[ \text{BMI} = \frac{\text{weight in pounds} \times 703}{\text{height in inches}^2} \]

First, convert Andy's height from feet to inches:

• Height: 6 feet = 6 × 12 = 72 inches

Now plug in Andy's weight and height into the formula:

\[ \text{BMI} = \frac{220 \times 703}{72^2} = \frac{154660}{5184} \approx 29.85 \]

Rounding 29.85 gives us approximately 30. The answer is:

30