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6 August, 15:41

Suppose that x and y vary inversely and that y = 5 when x = 1. What is y when x = 15?

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  1. 6 August, 18:32
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    Y=1/3

    Step-by-step explanation:

    X=k/y

    So let's make k the subject of formula

    k=xy

    x=1, y=5

    So let's substitute

    k=1*5

    k=5

    So we are to determine the value for y when x is 15

    So let's solve

    Y=k/x

    Y=5/15

    Y=1/3

    Y=0.333333~0.3
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