The pressure P exerted by a force varies inversely as the area A on which the force is applied. If 16 N/ft2 of pressure is exerted by a force on an area of 3 ft2, what is the pressure exerted by the same force on an area of 6 ft2?

A) 8 N/ft2

B) 16 N/ft2

C) 4 N/ft2

D) 32 N/ft2

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Aryanna Holden

8 June, 07:26

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Mateo Lopez · Answer 1

The first piece of information tells you that

16 = C / 3

Solve for C

C=16*3=48

Now find P if A = 6. and C=48

P = C/6

P = 48/6

P = 8 N/ft2

The pressure P exerted by a force varies inversely as the area A on which the force is applied. If 16 N/ft2 of pressure is exerted by a force on an area of 3 ft2, what is the pressure exerted by the same force on an area of 6 ft2?A) 8 N/ft2B) 16 N/ft2C) 4 N/ft2D) 32 N/ft2