The surface area of a mammal, S, satisfies the equation S = kM2/3, where M is the body

Chapter 1, Problem 18

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The surface area of a mammal, S, satisfies the equation S = kM2/3, where M is the body mass, and the constant of proportionality k depends on the body shape of the mammal. A human of body mass 70 kilograms has surface area 18,600 cm2. Find the constant of proportionality for humans. Find the surface area of a human with body mass 60 kilograms. 1

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