SOLUTION: Suppose that W is inversely proportional to V. If W=20 when V=12, find V=15

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Question 769625: Suppose that W is inversely proportional to V. If W=20 when V=12, find V=15
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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W is inversely proportional to V.
W = k/V
k = constant of proportionality
To find 'k'
W = k/V
20 = k/12
k = 240
Formula:
W = 240/V
W = 240/15
W = 16.
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