Question

If x varies inversely as y and x is 24 when y is 6, then x is 12, find the value of y

Answer 1

Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

x∝ $\frac{1}{y}$

∴ x = k( $\frac{1}{y}$)

24 = k($\frac{1}{6}$)

k = 24 * 6

k = 144

when x = 12

12 = k(1/y)

12y=144

y = 144/12

   =12