The surface area of a giraffe is given by , where is the body mass, and the constant of proportionality is a positive number that is determined by the general body shape of giraffes. Which of the following is a true statement? Be sure you can explain your answer in algebraic terms.
A.
The surface area for a giraffe of body mass 60 kilograms is smaller than for a giraffe of 70 kilograms.
B.
The surface area for a giraffe of body mass 60 kilograms cannot be compared to a giraffe of 70 kilograms because is not known.
C.
The surface area for a giraffe of body mass 60 kilograms is larger than for a giraffe of 70 kilograms.
D.
The surface area for a giraffe of body mass 60 kilograms is the same as for a giraffe of 70 kilograms.
E.
None of the above