Find a formula for s in terms of t if s is proportional to the square root of t, and s = 115 when t = 48. Round the value for the proportionality constant to three decimal places. Note that "s =" is already provided. Do not include this in your submitted response to this question.

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2021-01-27

Find a formula for s in terms of t if s is proportional to the square root of t, and s = 115 when t = 48. Round the value for the proportionality constant to three decimal places. Note that "s =" is already provided. Do not include this in your submitted response to this question.

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dieseisB

dieseisB

Skilled2021-01-28Added 85 answers

Given that s is propotional to the square root of t, we write: s=kt
Solve for k using s=115 and t=48: 115=k48
11548=k48
To three decimal places, k16.599
So the formula is: s=16.599t

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