SOLUTION: find the constant of variation k. m varies directly with n; m=144 when n=8

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Question 39544: find the constant of variation k.
m varies directly with n; m=144 when n=8
Found 2 solutions by fractalier, venugopalramana:
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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We write the direct variation as
m = kn
then plug in m and n
144 = 8k
and thus
k = 16

Answer by venugopalramana(3286) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the constant of variation k.
m varies directly with n; m=144 when n=8
M=KN...WHERE K IS A CONSTANT...
144=K*8
K=144/8=18