SOLUTION: The measure of feet varied directly with the time in seconds. If it took 96 feet for 4 seconds, how many feet will it take for 12 seconds?

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Question 65811This question is from textbook An Incremental Development
: The measure of feet varied directly with the time in seconds. If it took 96 feet for 4 seconds, how many feet will it take for 12 seconds? This question is from textbook An Incremental Development

Answer by uma(370) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let M be the measure of feet and t be the time.
Then M is proportional to t.
==> M = Kt where 'K' is the constant of proportionality.
Given M = 96 when t = 4
==> 96 = 4K
==> 96/4 = K
==> K = 24
So the equation would be
M = 24t
Now when t = 12,
M = 24*12
==> M = 288
Thus it would take 288 ft for 12 seconds.

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