Question

The weight of a shipment, y, is directly proportional to x, the reams of paper included. If a shipment of 3 reams of paper weighs 12 lbs, find the reams of paper in a shipment that weighs 96 lbs.

Answer 1

Explanation:

y = kx

3 = k × 12

.: k = 12/3 = 4

Inputting that to when y = 96 Ibs.

We have:

96 = 4 × x

96 = 4x

.: x = 96/4

x = 24 realms.