SOLUTION: Given that M is directly proportional to P, and M = 15 when P = 45, find M when P = 15.

SOLUTION: Given that M is directly proportional to P, and M = 15 when P = 45, find M when P = 15.

Algebra.Com

Question 1173913: Given that M is directly proportional to P, and
M = 15
when
P = 45,
find M when
P = 15.

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given that M is directly proportional to P,
M = kP
and M = 15 when P = 45,
Find k
45k = 15
k = 15/45
k = 1/3
:
find M when
P = 15.
M = * 15
M = 5
RELATED QUESTIONS
Given that M is directly proportional to P, and M = 15 when P = 75, find M when P = 25. (answered by ewatrrr,greenestamps)

If m varies directly as n and varies inversely as p, and m=9 when n=3 and p=7, find m... (answered by jim_thompson5910)

m varies directly as n and inversely as p. If m = 2 when n = 16 and p = 16, find p when m (answered by ilana)

If p is directly proportional to q, and p=18 when q=3, find q when p is... (answered by John10)

my question is y varies jointly as m and the square of n and inversely as p. y =15... (answered by stanbon)

Please help me with my homework: *If y varies directly as x,and y=17.5 when x=5,find y (answered by Alan3354)

The power, P(watts) of a car engine is proportional to the square of its speed, s(m/s). (answered by josgarithmetic)

Suppose p varies directly with l and inversely with m. Write the equation to solve for k. (answered by josgarithmetic)

Suppose p varies directly with i and inversely with m. Write the equation to solve for k. (answered by MathLover1)