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Seth is 18 years old, weighs 250 pounds, and is 72 inches tall. Use the formula and chart below to evaluate his weight, and then answer the question.


BMI = Weight (in pounds) ÷ [Height (in inches)]² x 703


BMI categories, general:

Underweight: less than 18.5

Normal weight: 18.5-24.9

Overweight: 25-29.9

Obese: 30 or greater

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ferretgirl02

BMI=weight (lb)÷ Height^2 (in)×703
Weight=250
Height=72
BMI=(250)÷(72)^2×703
BMI=(250)÷(5184)×703
BMI=0.02483×703
BMI=33.90
Because 33 is greater than 30, he is overweight

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