document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=355621>Question 355621</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> This is a word problem.  I tried to use the formula for inverse variation, y=k/x but I am still not getting the correct answer and I think it is because I do not know how to plug the #s in correctly.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Question: The length of time that a given # of bushels of corn will last when feeding cattle varies inversely with the # of animals.  If x bushels will feed 25 cows for 10 days, how long will the feed last for 10 cows?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I know the answer is 25 days, I just do not know how to get it.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Thanks! </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #461170 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=tasmart><B>tasmart(9)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-05.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=tasmart><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=tasmart><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=461170\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 10=x25/10<BR>\n" );
document.write( "10=250x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=10 days </SPAN>\n" );
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