High School

Which of the following formulas determines your estimated maximum heart rate?

A. 200 + your age
B. 200 - your age
C. 220 + your age
D. 220 - your age

Answer :

To determine the estimated maximum heart rate, we use the formula

[tex]$$
\text{Maximum Heart Rate} = 220 - \text{age}.
$$[/tex]

This formula means that you subtract your age from 220. For example, if you are 30 years old, your estimated maximum heart rate would be

[tex]$$
220 - 30 = 190 \text{ beats per minute}.
$$[/tex]

Looking at the options provided:

A. [tex]$200 +$[/tex] your age
B. [tex]$200 -$[/tex] your age
C. [tex]$220 +$[/tex] your age
D. [tex]$220 -$[/tex] your age

It is clear that the correct option is D, since it exactly matches the formula above.

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