For Children Between the Ages of 5 and 13 Years

question 48

Short Answer

For children between the ages of 5 and 13 years old, the Ehrenberg equation gives the relationship between the weight W (in kilograms) and the height h (in meters) of a child. Use differentials to estimate the change in the weight of a child who grows from 0.8 m to 1 m. Round the answer to the nearest tenth.
__________ kg

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