SOLUTION: If r varies inversely as t, and r=132 when t=4, find r when t=32.

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Question 1005239: If r varies inversely as t, and r=132 when t=4, find r when t=32.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
If r varies inversely as t
r = k/t
Where k = constant of proportionality
132 = k/4
k = 4 x 132
k = 528
Formula
r = 528/t
Using formula
r = 528/32
r = 16.5
Hope this helps :-)