Question

1. The number of points scored in a game varies directly to the number of minutes played. After

24 minutes, 8 points are scored.
a. What is the constant of variation?
b. How many points will be scored
after 54 minutes?
2. The time it takes to complete a 90-cart course is inversely proportional to the average speed of the
go-cart. One rider has an average speed of 73.3 feet per second and completes the course in 30
seconds.
a. What is the constant of variation?
b. If another rider completed the course in 25
seconds, what was his speed?
I need these ASAP :)

Answer 1

Explanation:

1a:

3/1. 24/8 simplifies to 3/1.

1b:

18 points. The numerator and denominator of 3/1 can be multiplied by 18 to get 54/18.

2a:

2.45/1. 73.3/30 simplifies to 2.45/1.

2b: I don't really know, someone else might have to answer, but I hope what I did put helps!