Chapter 5.3, Problem 12E

To determine

(a)

To find:

A formula that models $B$ as a power function of $W$ for the group of marsupials.

To determine

(b)

To find:

The comparison between the formula found in part a and in the preceding exercise.

To determine

(c)

To find:

The formula that models $A$ as a power function of $W$.

To determine

(d)

To find:

The deviation in the surface area of a $0.26$-pound sugar glider.

To determine

(e)

To find:

The comparison between the model in part c and the model obtained using power $k=\frac{2}{3}$.

To determine

(f)

To find:

If the basal metabolic rate of an animal is proportional to its surface area.