SOLUTION: Suppose that P is proportional to Q. If p=40 when Q=9, find P when Q=24

Question 432589: Suppose that P is proportional to Q. If p=40 when Q=9, find P when Q=24
Found 2 solutions by edjones, jorel1380:
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p/24=40/9
p=106.67
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Ed
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If P is proportional to Q, then P/Q=40/9.
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40/9=x/24
9x=960
x=960/9=106 2/3
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