Find the Constant of Variation K $k = \frac { 8 } { 3 }$

question 158

Multiple Choice

Find the constant of variation k.
-p is inversely proportional to q. When q is 8, p is 3.

• A) \(k = \frac { 8 } { 3 }\)
• B) \(k = \frac { 3 } { 8 }\)
• C) \(k = 72\)
• D) \(k = 24\)

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