document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1084636>Question 1084636</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The amount of water used take a shower is directly proportional to the amount of time the shower is in use . A shower lasting 18 minutes requires 9 gallons of water. Find the amount of water used in a shower lasting 6 minutes </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The amount of water used take a shower is directly proportional to the amount of time the shower is in use<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A = k T      (A = Amount of water. k = factor of proportionality and T = Time)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Using given results to calculate k<BR>\n" );
document.write( "9 = k18<BR>\n" );
document.write( "k = 9/18<BR>\n" );
document.write( "k = 0.5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Formula: A = 0.5T<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Using formula to calculate question:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A = 0.5 x 6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A = 3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Amount = 3 gallons of water.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Hope this helps :-) </SPAN>\n" );
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