SOLUTION: Q varies jointly as r and s. If q= 2.4m when r =0.6 and s= 0.8, find q when r= 1.6 and s=.01.

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Question 985451: Q varies jointly as r and s. If q= 2.4m when r =0.6 and s= 0.8, find q when r= 1.6 and s=.01.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Q varies jointly as r and s.
Q = k*r*s
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Solve for "k" using "If q= 2.4m when r =0.6 and s= 0.8"
2.4 = k*0.6*0.8
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2.4 = 0.48k
k = 2.4/0.48
k = 5
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Find q when r= 1.6 and s=.01.
Q = 5*1.6*0.01
Q = 0.08
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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