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3 years ago

Y varies inversely with x, and k (the constant of variation) = 1.24. What is the value of y when x = 4.96?

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V125BC [204]3 years ago

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Answer:= y = 0.25 to the nearest hundredth.

Step-by-step explanation:

In inverse variation, both variables move in opposite directions. This means that as variable 1 increases, variable 2 reduces and as variable 1 reduces, variable 2 increases.

Y varies inversely with x.

So as y increases, x reduces and as y reduces, x increases.

We would proceed by introducing a constant of variation, k

y = k/x

From the information given,

The constant of variation, k = 1.24

The value if x = 4.96

To find the value of y

y = k/x = 1.24/4.96

= 0.25 to the nearest hundredth.

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