If lawrence weighs 198 pounds and has an average basal metabolic rate of 1.0 kilocalorie per kilogram per hour, determine his basal metabolic rate.

We are given with

weight = 198 lb

average basal metabolic rate = 1.0 kcal/kg/hr

Convert pounds to kilograms

198 lb (1 kg/2.2 lb) = 90 kg

The basal metabolic rate of Lawrence is

90 kg (1.0 kcal / kg/hr) = 90 kcal/hr

To solve lawrence's basal metabolic rate, convert first his mass to kilograms. so 1 kg is equivalent to 2.2 lbs

mass = 198 lb (1 kg / 2.2 lbs)

mass = 90 kg

basal metabolic rate = 90 kg (1 kcal / kg hr)

basal metabolic rate = 90 kcal / hr is the basal metabolic rate of lawrence