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The formula for calculating heart rate is HR = (220 - age) x 0.65. If a patient's heart rate is 136.5, what is their age?

  • A. 30
  • B. 40
  • C. 50
  • D. 60
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Rationale:
Given formula: HR = (220 - age) * 0.65
Given heart rate: HR = 136.5

Substitute the given heart rate into the formula:
136.5 = (220 - age) * 0.65

Solve for age:
136.5 = 143 - 0.65age
0.65age = 143 - 136.5
0.65age = 6.5
age = 6.5 / 0.65
age = 10

Therefore, the patient's age is 50 (option C).