Solve the application problem.One way to gauge whether a person may need to gain or lose weight is to use the body-mass index, which is calculated using the formula , where w is the weight in pounds and h is the height in inches. Doctors recommend that body-mass index values fall between 19 and 25. If a person is 5 ft 8 in. tall and has a body-mass index of 24, what should his or her weight be? (Round to the nearest pound.)

A. 157 lb
B. 148 lb
C. 115 lb
D. 155 lb


Answer: A

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