The waist to hip ratio (whr) is a ratio, commonly expressed as a decimal that has been shown to be a good predictor of possible cardiovascular problems in both men and women. if a male has a whr greater than 1 he is considered to be at high risk for cardiovascular problems. calculate the whr of a male with a waist measurement of 40 inches and hip measurement 2 inches less.

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1. after reading the problem what are you being asked to do?
2. what information are you provided
3. what mathematical operation applies
4. what are the steps to solve the problem
5. what is the answer to the question
6. does your answer make sense.