Express the Statement as a Formula That Involves the Variables $k = 37.088$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Express the statement as a formula that involves the variables q, x, y and a constant of proportionality k, and then determine the value of k from the condition : q is inversely proportional to the sum of x and y, if x = 2.5 and y = 3.6, then q = 3.8

• A) \(k = 37.088\)
• B) \(k = 60.268\)
• C) \(k = 9.272\)
• D) \(k = 1.61\)
• E) \(k = 23.18\)

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