Solve the problem.The body-mass index (BMI) is calculated using the equation BMI = , where w is in pounds and h is in inches. Find the rate of change of BMI with respect to weight for Sally, who is 65" tall and weighs  If both Sally and her brother Jesse gain the same small amount of weight, who will see the largest increase in BMI? Jesse is 70" tall and weighs 190 lbs.

A. 19.967, Sally
B. 0.166, Sally
C. 0.166, Jesse
D. 19.967, Jesse


Answer: B

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