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If p p and q q vary inversely and p p is 5 when q q is 18, determine q q when p p is equal to 45

User Denis Lins
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Answer:

q = 2

Explanation:

If p and q vary inversely, p * q = constant

so (5) * (18) = (45) * q

90 = 45q

q = 90/45 = 2

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