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The formuia P = 176 – 0.8A gives the maximum recommended pul
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23 Dec 2020, 05:32
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The formula \(P = 176 – 0.8A\) gives the maximum recommended pulse rate \(\underline{P}\) for a person exercising who is A year of age.
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
The age in years of a person whose maximum recommended pulse rate when exercising is 136 |
50 |
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
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23 Dec 2020, 20:39
23 Dec 2020, 20:39
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The formula \(P = 176 – 0.8A\) gives the maximum recommended pulse rate \(\underline{P}\) for a person exercising who is A year of age.
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
The age in years of a person whose maximum recommended pulse rate when exercising is 136 |
50 |
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
Option A: P value is given, we need to substitute it in the recommended pulse rate formula to get the age A, so that we can compare it with option B.
136 = 176 - 0.8A --> 0.8A = 176-136 --> A = 40*10/8 --> A = 50 = Option B.
Therefore the correct answer is option C.
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