Question

The total body surface area, or BSA, of a human is difficult to calculate. There are various models that estimate BSA based on a person's weight and height. One simpler model is BSA= wh 3600
where w = weight in kg and h = height in cm.
a. Using this model, estimate the height of a person who weighs 75 kg and whose BSA is 1.9.
Round your answer to the nearest cm.
h = _______ cm
b. Using this model, estimate the weight of a person who is 166 cm tall and whose BSA is 2.2.
Round your answer to the nearest kg.
w= _________kg

Answer 1

Answer:

173 cm

105 kg

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

BSA= √wh /3600

where w = weight in kg and h = height in cm.

A.)

w = 75 kg ; BSA = 1.9 ; h =?

BSA= √wh /3600

1.9 = √75h /3600

Take the square of both sides

1.9² = 75h /3600

1.9² * 3600 = 75h

12996 = 75h

h = 12996 / 75

h = 173.28 cm

h = 173 cm

B.)

h = 166 ; BSA = 2.2

BSA= √wh /3600

2.2 = √w166 /3600

Take the square of both sides

2.2² = 166w /3600

2.2² * 3600 = 166w

17424 = 166w

w = 17424 / 166

w = 104.96 kg

w = 105 kg