document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1062193>Question 1062193</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The average daily metabolic rate for rodents can be expressed as a function of weight by m = 90w^0.6, where m is the metabolic rate (in kcal/day) and w is weight(in kg). Find the weight of a rodent whose metabolic rate is 154 kcal/day.  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "154 = 90*w^0.6<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "w^0.6 = 154/90 = 1.711<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "w = 1.711^(1/0.6) = 1.711^(10/6) = 1.711^(5/3) = 1.4479 kg<BR>\n" );
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