The Mosteller formula for approximating the surface area S, in square meters (m²), of a human is given by the function below,

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The Mosteller formula for approximating the surface area S, in square meters (m²), of a human
is given by the function below, where h is the person's height in centimeters and w is the person's weight in kilograms.
According to this formula, if a person's weight drops 19%, by what percentage does his or her surface area change?
S(h,w) =hw/60

Choose the correct answer below.
A. It drops by approximately 10%.
B. It drops by approximately 20%.
C. It drops by approximately 40%.
D. It drops by approximately 30%.

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