Inequality Drill sheet Problem 40

[ashishv]

Inequality Drill sheet -
Problem 40If the rate of data transfer, r, over a particular network is directly
proportional to the bandwidth, b, and inversely proportional to the square of
the number of networked computers, n, then what is the resulting rate of data
transfer if the bandwidth is quadrupled and the number of networked
computers is more than tripled?

In the solution, relationship is given as r = kxb/nsquare but this isn't true... Aren't these two are two different equations r=kb and r=m/nsquare?

[StaceyKoprince]

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Quick answer: you can combine the information into one equation when you're told that something is directly proportional to one thing and inversely proportional to another.

[ashishv]

Yes, I missed this. Sorry about that, will take care in future. Thanks for your response though.

[StaceyKoprince]

you're welcome! :)