function value = bmi_english ( w_lb, h_ft, h_in )

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%% BMI_ENGLISH computes the body mass index given English measurements.
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%  Licensing:
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%    This code is distributed under the MIT license.
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%  Modified:
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%    22 October 2005
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%  Author:
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%    John Burkardt
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%  Input:
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%    real W_LB, the body weight in pounds.
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%    real H_FT, H_IN, the body height in feet and inches
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%  Output:
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%    real VALUE, the body mass index.
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  w_kg = pounds_to_kilograms ( w_lb );

  h_m = feet_to_meters ( h_ft + ( h_in / 12.0 ) );

  value = bmi_metric ( w_kg, h_m );

  return
end
