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Hi having a bit of trouble.

Hi having a bit of trouble.-example-1
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Answer:

P = 160/A

Explanation:

For P to vary inversely with A, we must have P be proportional to the reciprocal of A. The constant of proportionality is given.

Inversely proportional

Two quantities are directly proportional if there is a constant of proportionality (k) that multiplies one of them to give the value of the other:

y = kx

They are inversely proportional if the inverse of one of them can be multiplied by a constant of proportionality to give the value of the other:

y = k(1/x) = k/x

In this problem, the variables P and A are said to be inversely proportional. That means the equation that relates them will be of the form ...

P = k/A

You are given such a form with k=160, which is an appropriate value for the relation given by the problem. All you need to do is fill in the variable:

P = 160/A

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