Solve the Problem $W$ , Defined as the Weight Above Which the Risk of

question 88

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Assume that a person's threshold weight $W$ , defined as the weight above which the risk of death rises dramatically, is given by $W ( h ) = \left( \frac { h } { 12.3 } \right) ^ { 3 }$ , where $W$ is in pounds and $h$ is the person's height in inches. Find the threshold weight for a person who is $6 \mathrm { ft } 1$ in. tall. Round your answer to the nearest pound.

• A) \(122 \mathrm { lb }\)
• B) \(209.1 \mathrm { lb }\)
• C) \(221.5 \mathrm { lb }\)
• D) \(235.9 \mathrm { lb }\)

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