How do you determine the constant of proportionality if r varies directly as p and r = 3 when p = 15?
1 Answer
Apr 1, 2018
Explanation:
#"the initial statement is "rpropp#
#"to convert to an equation multiply by k the constant"#
#"of variation"#
#rArrr=kp#
#"to find k use the given condition"#
#r=3" when "p=15#
#r=kprArrk=r/p=3/15=1/5#