The time it takes to travel a certain distance varies inversely with the rate of speed. It takes 8 hours to travel a certain distance at 36 miles per hour. a. What is the constant of variation? b. Find the time it will take to travel the same distance at 60 miles per hour.

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Answer the following given
the word problem below.
The interest received on a savings account varies
directly with the amount deposited. Paul received
$55.35 in interest on the $1230 he deposited.
a. What is the constant of variation?
b. How much interest would he had received
if he had deposited $2000 into his account?
Answer the following given
the word problem below.
The time it takes to travel a certain distance varies
inversely with the rate of speed. It takes 8 hours to
travel a certain distance at 36 miles per hour.
a. What is the constant of variation?
b. Find the time it will take to travel the
same distance at 60 miles per hour.
NC
Transcribed Image Text:Answer the following given the word problem below. The interest received on a savings account varies directly with the amount deposited. Paul received $55.35 in interest on the $1230 he deposited. a. What is the constant of variation? b. How much interest would he had received if he had deposited $2000 into his account? Answer the following given the word problem below. The time it takes to travel a certain distance varies inversely with the rate of speed. It takes 8 hours to travel a certain distance at 36 miles per hour. a. What is the constant of variation? b. Find the time it will take to travel the same distance at 60 miles per hour. NC
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