Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure used to determine if a person is a healthy weight for their height.
Table 1 shows the mass, height, and BMI for two patients.
| Patient | Mass in kilograms (kg) | Height in metres (m) | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient X | 90 | 1.5 | ? |
| Patient Y | 75 | 1.8 | 23.1 |
Use the following formula to calculate the BMI for Patient X.
BMI=massheight2 \text{BMI} = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{height}^2} BMI=height2mass
