Question

If x varies inversely as y and x =1/2 when y is 16, find y when x = 4.
(Hint: answer is = y = 2)
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x=k×1/y

1/2=k×1/16

1/2×16=k

k=8

again

x=k×1/y

4=8×1/y

4/8=1/y

1/2=1/y

cross multiplication

y=2