Question

The number of hours , h , it takes for a block of ice to melt varies inversely as the temperature t . If it takes 3hrs for a square inch of ice to melt 75, find the constant of proportionality .

Answer 1

it is 225.. you want me to explain?

Answer 2

Please , do .

Answer 3

see an inverse unction is written as y=k/x where k is constant of propotionality..

Answer 4

now substitute the values given taking one of them as x other as y..

Answer 5

so you get 75=k/3

Answer 6

and you are done..:)