When p = 12, t = 2, and s= 6, r= 18. If r varies directly with p and inversely with the product of s and t, what is the constant of variation?

Deitra asked Jan 17, 2023

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When p = 12, t = 2, and s= 6, r= 18. If r varies directly with p and inversely with the product of s and t, what is the

constant of variation?

Deitra asked Jan 17, 2023

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Answer:

r=kp/s×t

18=12k/6×2

18=12k/12

k=18

r=18p/s×t

Chris Browet answered Jan 23, 2023

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