The waist to hip ratio as a ratio commonly expressed as a decimal that has been shown to be a good Predator a possible cardiovascular problems in both men and women if a female has a waist to hip ratio greater than one he is considered to be at high risk for cardiovascular problems calculate the waist hip ratio of a male with a waist measurement of 40 inches in a hip measurement of 2 inches less. After reading the problem what are you being asked to do.