Step 1 :Given that the number of DVDs sold varies inversely with the price per DVD, we can use the formula for inverse variation: \( y = \frac{k}{x} \), where \( y \) is the number of DVDs sold, \( x \) is the price per DVD, and \( k \) is the constant of variation.
Step 2 :Using the initial conditions, where 440 DVDs are sold at a price of $16.60, we can find the constant of variation \( k \) by rearranging the formula: \( k = y \cdot x \).
Step 3 :Substitute the given values into the equation to find \( k \): \( k = 440 \cdot 16.60 \).
Step 4 :Calculate the value of \( k \): \( k = 7304 \).
Step 5 :Now, to find the expected number of DVDs sold at the new price of $15.10, we use the same formula: \( y = \frac{k}{x} \).
Step 6 :Substitute the value of \( k \) and the new price into the equation to find \( y \): \( y = \frac{7304}{15.10} \).
Step 7 :Calculate the expected number of DVDs sold: \( y = 484 \).
Step 8 :Round the answer to the nearest integer if necessary, which in this case, it is not.
Step 9 :The final answer is \(\boxed{484}\)