Question 177173
First, you will need to write the equation of proportion. Let W = waist size and H = hip size.
{{{W = kH}}} where k is the constant of proportionality. You need to find the value of k, so subtitute W = 32 and H = 40.
{{{32 = k(40)}}} Divide both sides by 40.
{{{k = 32/40}}}
{{{k = 0.8}}} Now the equation of proportionality is:
{{{W = 0.8*H}}} To find the ideal maximum waist size (W) for a woman with 35-inch hips, substitute H = 35.
{{{W = 0.8(35)}}}
{{{W = 28}}}inches.