B Varies Directly as M and Inversely as N, and B

question 89

Multiple Choice

B varies directly as m and inversely as n, and B = 44 when m = 11 and n = 3. Find B when m = 15 and n = 16.

• A) \(B = \frac { 3 } { 4 }\)
• B) \(B = \frac { 15 } { 16 }\)
• C) \(B = \frac { 45 } { 4 }\)
• D) \(B = 12\)

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