Loosely, "varies inversely" means that as one quantity increases, the other decreases. Specifically, if x and y vary inversely, then y = k/x where k is some constant (a particular number).
Another way to write that relationship is xy = k. To find the value of k for this problem, you need a numbers for x and y that go together.
Suppose x = number of children and y = number of candies (it doesn't matter what order these go in as long as you keep track!).
"When 12 children are present, 140 pieces of candy are consumed." So when x = 12, the value of y = 140.
xy = k
(12)(140) = k
1680 = k
Now, when x = 8 children,
8y = 1680
y = 210
Answer:
idk
Step-by-step explanation:
i have no clue
Answer:
<u>Hence final answer is B: Step 2.</u>
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Find the total points needed to score in six games: 96x6=576
Justification:
Product of 96 and 6 is 576 which is same number found by Brenda. So step 1 is correct.
Step 2: Find the total points scored: 92+110+85+78=365
Justification:
Sum of total points scored by Brenda is 92+110+85+78= 461.
But she got different value 365.
Hence step 2 is wrong.
<u>Hence final answer is B: Step 2.</u>
