SOLUTION: I am working with Rational Expressions and Equations: The time required to do a job varies inversely as the number of people working. It takes 4 hrs. for 9 bricklayers to build

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Question 771591: I am working with Rational Expressions and Equations:
The time required to do a job varies inversely as the number of people working. It takes 4 hrs. for 9 bricklayers to build a park wall how long will it take 8 bricklayers to complete the job.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+4+=+k%2A%28+1%2F9+%29+
+k+=+36+
and
+t+=+k%2A%28+1%2F8+%29+
+t+=+36%2A%28+1%2F8+%29+
+t+=+4.5+
It takes 4.5 hrs for 8 bricklayers to
complete the job