If x varies inversely as y and y=60 when x=1.5. Find x when y=4. 5
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Hi ,
x inversely proportional to y
Therefore ,
x1 y1 = x2 y2
Here ,
x1 = 1.5 ; y1 = 60
x2 = ? ; y2 = 4.5
x2 y2 = x1 y1
x2 = ( x1 y1 ) /y2
= ( 1.5 × 60 ) / ( 4.5 )
After cancellation ,
x2 = 20
I hope this helps you.
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x inversely proportional to y
Therefore ,
x1 y1 = x2 y2
Here ,
x1 = 1.5 ; y1 = 60
x2 = ? ; y2 = 4.5
x2 y2 = x1 y1
x2 = ( x1 y1 ) /y2
= ( 1.5 × 60 ) / ( 4.5 )
After cancellation ,
x2 = 20
I hope this helps you.
:)
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