SOLUTION: Given that T varies directly as S, and T = 36 when S = 6, find T when S = 5. t=______?

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Question 1197037: Given that T varies directly as S, and T = 36 when S = 6, find T when S = 5.
t=______?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi  
T varies directly as S
That is:  T = kS
Given: 
T = 36 when S = 6 
    36 = 6k,  k+=+6
find T when S = 5. 
      T = kS    
      T = 6*5 = 30
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