Suppose that W (weight) for groups of big and little eaters has been measured in grams. Daily food consumption of big eaters is described by the allometric equation: food (g/day) = 5 W^0.67. Daily food consumption of little eaters is described by the allometric equation: food (g/day) = 0.75 W^0.67. Each day, a 1-g big eater will need _______ more food than a 1-g little eater.

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A 1-g big eater requires 5(1^0.67) = 5 g/day, while a 1-g little eater requires 0.75(1^0.67) = 0.75 g/day. The difference is 5 - 0.75 = 4.25 g.

Suppose That W (Weight) for Groups of Big and Little