Question

The time, T (seconds) it takes for a pot of water to boil is inversely proportional to the cooker setting, H , applied to the pot. When H = 7 , T = 150 . What must the cooker setting be if it takes 7 minutes to boil the water?

Answer 1

Answer:

150

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following parameters;

Time, T = 150mins

Cooker setting, H = 7

Since the time for a pot of water to boil is inversely proportional to the cooker setting;

$T * 1/H$

$T = K/H$ ........equation 1

Where, K is the constant of proportionality.

Substituting the parameters into the equation 1, we have;

150 = K/7

K = 150*7

K = 1050

To find the cooker setting at 7mins;

$T = K/H$

H = K/T

H = 1050 ÷ 7

H = 150.

Hence, the cooker setting must be at 150.