Suppose p and q are inversely proportional. If p=28 when q=7, find the value of p when q= 49.

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inversely means ... p * q = k ... 28 * 7 = 196

p * 49 = 196 ... p = ?
q1 = 7, q2 = 49.
q2/q1 = 49/7 = 7.

p2/p1 = 1/7.
p2/28 = 1/7
p2 = 4.
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