SOLUTION: m varies directly as n. If n= 2/3, then m= 1/4.

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Question 1005238: m varies directly as n. If n= 2/3, then m= 1/4.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
If m varies directly as n
m = kn
Where k = constant of proportionality
1/4 = k2/3
k = (1/4)/(2/3)
k = 3/8
Formula
m = 3/8n