Question

Y varies inversely as x . When x=2, y=48. Find y when x=5

Answer 1

Explanation:

y & 1/x

y = k/x

k = yx

When y = 48, x = 2

k = 2 × 48

k = 96

y = 96/x

When x = 5

y = 96/5

y = 17 1/5