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The activation barrier for an uncatalyzed reaction is estimated to be 15.8 kcal/mol. The activation barrier for the catalyzed reaction is estimated to be 8.6 kcal/mol. How many times faster is the catalyzed rate versus the uncatalyzed rate? In other words, by what factor/coefficient do you have to multiply the uncatalyzed rate to equal the catalyzed rate? Assume the temperature is 298 K, and enter your answer to the nearest ones.