Reggie is 72 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. Use the formula below to answer the question about his weight.

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

Which BMI category does Reggie fall into?

Question

Reggie is 72 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. Use the formula below to answer the question about his weight.

BMI = Weight (in pounds) ÷ [Height (in inches)]² x 703

Which BMI category does Reggie fall into?

anonymous · Answer

BMI = 130 / (72^2) x 703
BMI = 130/5184 x 703
BMI = . 025 x 703
BMI = 17.58

categories....
underweight < 18.5
normal weight 18.5 - 24.9
overweight 25 - 29.9
obesity 30 or greater

Reggie falls in the underweight category.