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algebra intermediate

Problem

If and are inversely proportional and when , what is the value of when ? Express your answer as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.
Solution
By the definition of inverse proportion, the product is always equal to some constant . Substituting the given values, we can see that . Using this value, we can solve for when :
Final answer
73.5