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calculate the BMi. weight 138lb, height 5ft and 5 inches
BMI or Body mass index = weight in kg ÷ height in m 2
Here,
Weight =138 lbs
Converting lbs to kg
ie, 1 lbs = 0.454 kg
Therefore, 138 lbs = 138 × 0.454
= 62.65 kg
Height = 5 feet 5 inches
= 165.1 centimetre
= 1.651 metre
Therefore, BMI = 62.65 ÷ (1.651)2
= 62.65 ÷ 2.72
= 23.03 kg/ m 2
The above BMI ie, 23.03 kg/ m 2 indicates a normal or healthy weight.