An individual has a height of 5 feet 7 inches.How much would this person have to weigh in order to have a body mass index of 23? Select the closest answer.
A)129 lbs.
B)147 lbs.
C)163 lbs.
D)174 lbs.

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To calculate the weight for a BMI of 23 for a person who is 5 feet 7 inches tall, first convert the height into meters (5 feet 7 inches = 67 inches = 1.70 meters). Then, use the BMI formula: weight in kilograms = BMI × (height in meters)^2. So, weight = 23 × (1.70)^2 = 23 × 2.89 = 66.47 kilograms. Converting this to pounds (1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds) gives 66.47 kg × 2.20462 = approximately 146.5 pounds, which is closest to option B, 147 lbs.

An Individual Has a Height of 5 Feet 7 Inches