The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) of an Animal Is a Measure

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The basal metabolic rate (BMR) of an animal is a measure of the amount of energy it needs for survival. An animal with a larger BMR will need more food to survive. One simple model for the BMR states that among animals of a similar shape, the rate is proportional to the square of the length. If one animal is 5 times as long as another, how much larger is its BMR compared to the smaller animal?

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