Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences
Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780134677972
Author: Barnett
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1.3, Problem 1MP

The equation a = 28.55 w + 118.7 expresses BSA for felines in terms of weight, where a is BSA in square inches and w is weight in pounds.

(A) Interpret the slope of the BSA equation.

(B) What is the effect of a one-pound increase in weight?

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Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences

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