SOLUTION: If p is jointly proportional to q and r and inversely proportional to s, state (in words) the relationship between q and the other variables. Which of the following statements i

Question 1142384: If p is jointly proportional to q and r and inversely proportional to s, state (in words) the relationship between q and the other variables.
Which of the following statements is the correct one.
1. q is jointly proportional to p and r and inversely proportional to s.
2. q is directly proportional to s and inversely proportional to p and r.
3. q is jointly proportional to s and r and inversely proportional to p.
4. q is directly proportional to r and inversely proportional to p and s.
5. q is jointly proportional to p and s and inversely proportional to r.

Answer by greenestamps(13200) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

(1) Convert the proportionality statement into an algebraic equation, based on the definitions of jointly and inversely proportional.

(2) Solve the equation for q. "k" is just some constant, so you can still use "k" for the constant of proportionality.

(3) Convert this algebraic proportion equation into words, similar to what is given originally.
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