How do i set this up?

The energy E available daily from a solar collector varies directly as the percent p that the sunshines during the day. If a collector provides 120 KJ for 75% sunshine, how much does it provide fpr a day during which there is 35% sunshine?

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How do i set this up?

 The energy E available daily from a solar collector varies directly as the percent p that the sunshines during the day. If a collector provides 120 KJ for 75% sunshine, how much does it provide fpr a day during which there is 35% sunshine?

anonymous · Answer

@Loser66

loser66 · Answer

I am sorry, I am not American. I don't understand some short words like "fpr" in your problem

amistre64 · Answer

E = kp

120/.75 = k

anonymous · Answer

thanks amistre64 and it's okay loser66

anonymous · Answer

so i should have 160

anonymous · Answer

and for the other i should get 56 correct?

amistre64 · Answer

k = 160 yes;  its asking you to find .35 of k

amistre64 · Answer

if memory serves; k is called a constant of variation ... not that it matters