SOLUTION: If m varies inversely as n and m is 48 when n is 12 what is the value of m when n is 18

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Question 733594: If m varies inversely as n and m is 48 when n is 12 what is the value of m when n is 18
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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m=k/n
48=k/12 (k=48*12)
m=k/18=(48*12)/18=32