The Weight of a Certain Type of Fish Is a Power

question 33

Multiple Choice

The weight of a certain type of fish is a power function of its length.The value of the power in this function is .If the length is multiplied by 1.28, how the is weight affected? Round your answer to two decimal places if necessary. ​

• A) Weight is multiplied by 1.12.
• B) Weight is multiplied by 1.31.
• C) Weight is multiplied by 2.22.
• D) Weight is multiplied by 1.73.

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