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If $P$ is inversely proportional to $w,$ and $P=2 / 3$ when $w=1 / 4,$ what is $P$ when $w=1 / 6 ?$
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Step 1: Given that $P$ is inversely proportional to $w$, we can write this relationship as $P = \frac{k}{w}$, where $k$ is the constant of proportionality. Show more…
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