Solve. -The Amount of Tread Left on a Tire Varies Inversely

question 197

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-The amount of tread left on a tire varies inversely as the number of miles the tire has traveled. A tire that has traveled 34,000 mi has in of tread left. How much tread will be left on a tire that has traveled 13,000 mi?
Express the answer as a fraction in simplest form.

• A) 832 in.

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