Answer:
Laura's BMI classification would be normal weight since her BMI is 24.13. Deepak's BMI classification would also be normal weight since his BMI is 24.82
Explanation:
Body mass index (BMI) is classified as follows:
18.5–24.9 normal weight
25.0–29.9 overweight
>30.0 obese
The formula to calculate BMI is: 703 × weight (lbs) ÷[height (in)]²
1) First let's calculate Laura's BMI
Her height= 65 inches
Her weight= 145 lbs
To calculate her BMI we can use the formula above
BMI= 703 × 145 ÷ (65)²
=24.13
Therefore, using the BMI classification above, we can see that Laura's BMI classification would be normal weight since it lies between the normal weight range (18.5–24.9)
2) Now, let's calculate Deepak's BMI using the formula:
BMI = 703 × weight (lbs) ÷[height (in)]²
= 703 × 178 ÷ (71)²
= 24.8
Therefore, Deepak also falls within the normal weight range
