Using a formula, estimate the body surface area of a person whose height is 5 feet and who weighs 150 pounds
1. 2.87 m2
2. 1.7 m2
3. 0.23 m2
4. 0.49 m2
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Global Rationale: 1 ft = 12 inches; 5 × 12 = 60 inches. 150 lbs × 60 inches ÷ 3131 = 2.87; the square root of 2.87 = 1.7 m2
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