Question

An HMO pamphlet contains the following recommended weight for women: "Give yourself 100 pounds for the first 5 feet plus 5 pounds for every inch over 5 feet tall." Using this description, what height corresponds to a recommended weight of 135 pounds?

Answer 1

Answer: 5 feet and 7 inches

Explanation:

"Give yourself 100 pounds for the first 5 feet plus 5 pounds for every inch over 5 feet tall"

100 pounds for 5 feet + 5 pounds/inch [over 5 feet]

We can separate 135 pounds into two parts: the first 100 pounds and the other 35 pounds: 135 = 100 + 35

100 = 5 feet

35 pounds/5 pounds/inch = 7 inches

So, the height is 5 feet and 7 inches