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The Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) is commonly expressed as a decimal

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The Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) is commonly expressed as a decimal. WHR has been shown to be a good predictor of possible cardiovascular problems in both men and women. If Jonia has a WHR greater than 1, she is at "high risk" for cardiovascular problems. Jonia's waist measurement is 42 inches and her hip measurement 2 inches less waist measurement . What information provided in the word problem will you use to solve the WHR?