Dr. J. D. Robinson published the following estimate of the ideal body weight of a woman: 49

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Dr. J. D. Robinson published the following estimate of the ideal body weight of a woman: 49 kg + 1.7 kg for each inch over 5 ft

(A) Find a linear model for Robinson’s estimate of the ideal weight of a woman using w for ideal body weight (in kilograms) and h for height over 5 ft (in inches).

(B) Interpret the slope of the model.

(C) If a woman is 5=4== tall, what does the model predict her weight to be?

(D) If a woman weighs 60 kg, what does the model predict her height to be?

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Finite Mathematics For Business Economics Life Sciences And Social Sciences

ISBN: 9780134862620

14th Edition

Authors: Raymond Barnett, Michael Ziegler, Karl Byleen, Christopher Stocker

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