The Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) is a ratio commonly expressed as a decimal that has been shown to be a good predictor of possible c

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The Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) is a ratio commonly expressed as a decimal that has been shown to be a good predictor of possible c

ardiovascular problems in both men and women. If Kevin has a WHR greater than 1, he is considered to be “high risk” for cardiovascular problems. Calculate Kevin’s WHR with a waist measurement of 42 inches and a hip measurement 2 inches less.

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arsen [322] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-31T18:27:24+03:00

arsen [322]3 years ago

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42 / 42-2= 40 = 42/ 40 = 21/20 = >1 / 1.05

EastWind [94] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-31T17:01:22+03:00

EastWind [94]3 years ago

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$\bf \cfrac{waist}{hip}\qquad \cfrac{42}{\stackrel{two~less}{42-2}}\implies \cfrac{42}{40}\implies \cfrac{21}{20}\implies \stackrel{\ \textgreater \ 1}{1.05}$

That means Kevin need to ease off on the sloppy joes.