Threshold weight Threshold weight W is defined to be that

Chapter 3, Problem 3.5.27

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Threshold weight Threshold weight W is defined to be that weight beyond which risk of death increases significantly. For middle-aged males, W is directly proportional to the third power of the height h.(a) Express W as a function of h by means of a formula that involves a constant of proportionality k.(b) For a 6-foot male, W is about 200 pounds. Find the value of k in part (a).(c) Estimate, to the nearest pound, the threshold weight for an individual who is 5 feet 6 inches tall.

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