If everyone had the same body proportions, your weight in pounds would vary directly with the cube
Of your height in feet. Assume the average height and weight of a female in your math class is 5'5"
And 130 pounds. Use this information to write a variation equation then use it to find the weight of the female
Below if they had the same body type as the average female. Round answer to the nearest pound.
Kelly 5'2"
A)124 lb
B)108 lb
C)119 lb
D)113 lb

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The variation equation is W = k * H^3. Using the average height and weight, 130 = k * (5.4167)^3, we find k ≈ 0.813. For Kelly, W = 0.813 * (5.1667)^3 ≈ 113 lb.

If Everyone Had the Same Body Proportions, Your Weight in Pounds