Question

The variable Z is directly proportional to X, and inversely proportional to Y. When X is 3 and Y is 6, Z has the value 9.5. What is value of Z when X =8, & Y= 12
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Answer 1

This is the concept of proportionality, given that z is directly proportional to x and inversely proportional to y then:
zαx/y
z=(kx)/y
where;
k is the constant of proportionality given by:
k=zy/x
but when x=3 and =6 then z=9.5
therefore:
k=(9.5*6)/3
k=19
hence the formula for z will be:
z=(19x)/y
the value of z when x=8 and y=12 will be:
z=(19*8)/12
z=12 2/3