Examine the calculating BMI chart.What is the most a person 5'6" tall could weigh and still be in the normal range (not overweight)?

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According to the BMI chart, a person who is 5'6" tall and has a BMI of 18.5-24.9 is considered to be in the normal range. To calculate the maximum weight a person can have to be in this range, we need to use the formula:

BMI = weight (in kilograms) / height (in meters)^2

Rearranging the formula to solve for weight, we get:

weight = BMI x height (in meters)^2

Converting the height of 5'6" to meters, we get:
5'6" = 66 inches = 1.68m

Now, substituting the values in the formula, we get:

weight = 24.9 x (1.68)^2 = 70.2 kg or 154.3 pounds (rounded to the nearest tenth)

Therefore, the most a person 5'6" tall could weigh and still be in the normal range is 150 pounds (choice B).

Examine the Calculating BMI Chart