Q. If p and q vary inversely and p is 29 when q is 25 , determine q when p is equal to 145 .Answer:
Understand Relationship: Understand the relationship between p and q. Since p and q vary inversely, we can write the relationship as p=qk, where k is the constant of variation.
Find Constant of Variation: Use the given values to find the constant of variation k. We know that p=29 when q=25. Substitute these values into the inverse variation formula to find k. 29=25k
Solve for k: Solve for k.Multiply both sides of the equation by 25 to isolate k.29×25=kk=725
Write Inverse Variation Equation: Write the inverse variation equation with the found value of k. Now that we have k, we can write the equation as p=q725.
Find q for p=145: Find q when p is equal to 145. Substitute p=145 into the equation and solve for q. 145=q725
Solve for q: Solve for q.Multiply both sides by q and then divide by 145 to isolate q.145q=725q=145725q=5
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