Calculate the ideal met for a 20yr old man and find 85 of


A person's cardiofitness can be measured by determining how many METs, or metabolic units, he or she can reach at peak exertion.
One MET is the amount of energy used when sitting quietly. The formula for ideal METS are:

14.7 - age x 0.13 for women

14.7 - age x 0.11 for men

a.) calculate the ideal MET for a 20yr old man.

b.) find 85% of the ideal MET in part a. Simplify answers.

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