Question

The number of hours, h, it takes for a block of ice to melt varies inversely as the temperature, t. If it takes 3 hours for a

square inch of ice to melt at 60 degrees, find the constant of proportionality
a. 150
c. 210
b. 180
d. 200

Answer 1

b. 180

Explanation:

Answer 2

180

Explanation:

hours = constant / temperature hours varies inversely as the temperature

3 = c / 60

c (constant) = 3 * 60 = 180