SOLUTION: The pressure (P) in a certain liquid varies directly as the depth (d) below the surface. If the pressure is 465 kPa at 50 m, at what depth will the pressure be at 88 kPa? Thank

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Question 1046883: The pressure (P) in a certain liquid varies directly as the depth (d) below the surface. If the pressure is 465 kPa at 50 m, at what depth will the pressure be at 88 kPa?
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Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +k+ = the constant of proportionality
+50+=+k%2A465+
+k+=+.10753+
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Let +d+ = depth
+88+=+k%2Ad+
+88+=+.10753d+
+d+=+818.3763+
The depth is 818.3763 m