GRE Question of the Day (September 28)

Math

Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated by the formula $\frac{703w}{h^2}$ where w is the weight in pounds and h is height in inches.

Quantity A	Quantity B
The number of pounds gained by a 74-inch-tall person whose BMI increased by 1.0.	The number of pounds lost by a 65-inch-tall person whose BMI decreased by 1.2.

A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.

Correct Answer - A - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)

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