Question 42
EasyOriginal questionx varies inversely as y, and when . What is x when ?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
, so .
When , .
Worth noting
13.5 is what direct variation would give; in inverse variation, when y grows x must shrink.
- Concept
- Inverse variation: xy is constant
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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