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Question

If height of an adult woman is 150 cm, ideal weight as calculated by Broca's index will be -

The correct answer is
50.0 kg

Understanding Broca's Index Calculation

Broca's index is a simple formula used to estimate the ideal body weight based on height. The formula varies slightly for men and women.

Ideal Weight Formula for Women

The formula for calculating the ideal weight for an adult woman using Broca's index is:

Ideal Weight (kg) = [Height (cm) - 150] \times 0.9 + 50

Applying the Formula

Given the height of the adult woman is 150 cm, we can substitute this value into the formula:

  1. Step 1: Subtract 150 from the height:

    \( 150 \text{ cm} - 150 = 0 \text{ cm} \)

  2. Step 2: Multiply the result by 0.9:

    \( 0 \times 0.9 = 0 \)

  3. Step 3: Add 50 to the result:

    \( 0 + 50 = 50 \)

Conclusion

Therefore, the ideal weight calculated using Broca's index for a woman with a height of 150 cm is 50.0 kg.

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