Hummingbirds have unusually large hearts for their body size. If a person's heart were as big as a hummingbird's, his or her heart would weigh as much as a large dog.
Information you will need:
An average hummingbird weighs 0.3524 ounces and has a heart that weighs 0.00875
ounces.
1 pound = 16 ounces
The average weight of a large dog is usually more than 80 pounds.
Leo weighs 192 pounds.
a.) How much would Leo's heart weigh if it were the same ratio as a hummingbird's?
Show your work on your paper.
b.) is the original claim true or false? Justify your reasoning here along with your answer.