Question

The number of hours, h, it takes for a block of ice to melt varies inversely as the temperature, t. If it takes 2 hours for a square inch of ice to melt at 70 degrees, find the constant of proportionality

Answer 1

h=k/t where k is the constant of proportionality
2=k/70
k=140

Answer 2

The constant of proportionality is 140

Explanation:

The equation for the given set of information is

`h = (K)/(t)\\ K = h * t\\= 70 * 2\\= 140`

Thus, the value of constant of proportionality

`= 140\\`