1) w and t vary inversely, so...
t = k / w
t = 1/5 when w = 4 , so...
1/5 = k / 4
Multiply both sides of the equation by 4
4 * (1/5) = k
4/5 = k Now we can use this value of k in the equation w = k / t
t = (4/5) / w
Simplify.
t = (4/5) * (1/w)
t = 4 / (5w) To find t when w = 9 , plug in 9 for w in this equation.
t = 4 / (5(9))
t = 4 / 45