Let I = W/H 2 denote the BMI described in Example 6. Suppose that (W, H) =
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Let I = W/H2 denote the BMI described in Example 6.
Suppose that (W, H) = (34, 1.3). Use the Linear Approximation to estimate the increase in H required to keep I constant if W increases to 35.
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EXAMPLE 6 Body Mass Index A person's BMI is I = W/H, where W is the body weight (in kilograms) and H is the body height (in meters). Estimate the change in a child's BMI if (W. H) changes from (40, 1.45) to (41.5, 1.47).
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