SOLUTION: The amount of Flim (I) is inversely propportional to the amount of Flam (A). When 52 pounds of Flam produce 13 pounds of Flfim, what si the constant of proportionality.

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Question 141998: The amount of Flim (I) is inversely propportional to the amount of Flam (A).
When 52 pounds of Flam produce 13 pounds of Flfim, what si the constant of proportionality.
Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It follows,
Flim I 13 lbs
------ = --------- = 0.25
Flam A 52 lbs
It shows that when Flim goes down, then Flam goes up, and vice versa.
That's why its' inversely proportional.
thank you,
Jojo