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Rate of Growth The rate of growth G in the weight of a fish is a function of the weight w of the fish. For the North Sea cod, the relationship is given by
Here w is measured in pounds and G in pounds per year. The maximum size for a North Sea cod is about 40 pounds.
a. Make a graph of G versus w.
b. Find the greatest rate of growth among all cod weighing at least 5 pounds.
c. Find the greatest rate of growth among all cod weighing at least 25 pounds.
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