The variable z is inversely proportional to x. When x is 4, z has the value 3.25. What is the value of z when x= 11? Round to at least the thousandths place if needed.

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Yodhevauhe · Answer 1 · 2020-01-14T10:03:16+0000

Answer:

1.182

Explanation:

z is inversely proportional to x:

z = k / x

When x is 4, z is 3.25:

3.25 = k / 4

k = 13

When x = 11:

z = 13 / 11

z ≈ 1.182