A company has found that the demand on its widgets varies inversely with the price of the widget. When the demand reaches 600 widgets, the company sets a price of $5.42. What would be the demand (to the nearest widget) if the company decides to set a price of $3.75?

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A company has found that the demand on its widgets varies inversely with the price of the widget. When the demand reaches 600 widgets, the company sets a price of $5.42. What would be the demand (to the nearest widget) if the company decides to set a price of $3.75?

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A company has found that the demand on its widgets varies inversely with the price of
the widget. WWhen the demand reaches 600 widgets, the company sets a price of $5.42.
What would be the demand (to the nearest widget) if the company decides to set a price
of $3.75?
9.
Transcribed Image Text:8. A company has found that the demand on its widgets varies inversely with the price of the widget. WWhen the demand reaches 600 widgets, the company sets a price of $5.42. What would be the demand (to the nearest widget) if the company decides to set a price of $3.75? 9.
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