If p and q vary inversely and p is 14 when q is 10, determine q when p is equal to 4.

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Krzysztof Bogdan · Answer 1 · 2024-06-28T20:53:53+0000

p α 1/q

p = k/q

Where, k = constant of proportionality

p = 14 ; q = 10

We can obtain the value of k

p = k/q

14 = k/10

k = 14 x 10

k = 140

p = 140/q

pq = 140

q = 140 / p

Value of q, when p = 4

q = 140 / 4