Homework Answers
9.
To fill the table you simply have to substitute the values of K and L in the q equation.
| K | L | q |
| 10 | 8 | 73.60 |
| 10 | 12 | 105.60 |
| 10 | 16 | 134.40 |
| 10 | 20 | 160 |
| 10 | 24 | 182.40 |
| 10 | 28 | 201.60 |
| 10 | 36 | 230.40 |
| 10 | 44 | 246.40 |
10.
Again, repeat the same procedure. Substitute the new values in the given equation.
| K | L | q |
| 20 | 8 | 153.60 |
| 20 | 12 | 225.60 |
| 20 | 16 | 294.40 |
| 20 | 20 | 360.00 |
| 20 | 24 | 422.40 |
| 20 | 28 | 481.60 |
| 20 | 36 | 590.40 |
| 20 | 44 |
686.40 |
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