H = 1.88L + 32.01
The formula above can be used to approximate the height H, in inches, of an adult male based on the length L, in inches, of his femur. What is the meaning of 1.88 in this context?

Options

A. The approximate femur length, in inches, for a man with a height of 32.01 inches
B. The approximate increase in a man’s femur length, in inches, for each increase of 32.01 inches in his height
C. The approximate increase in a man’s femur length, in inches, for each one-inch increase in his height
D. The approximate increase in a man’s height, in inches, for each one-inch increase in his femur length

Answer

D

Explanation

It’s given that L is the femur length, in inches, and H is the height, in inches, of an adult male. Because L is multiplied by 1.88 in the equation, for every increase in L by 1, the value of H increases by 1.88. Therefore, the meaning of 1.88 in this context is that a man’s height increases by approximately 1.88 inches for each oneinch increase in his femur length.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect and may result from misinterpreting the context and the values the variables are representing.