Question

The variable x is inversely proportional to y. If x increases by p%, then by what per cent will y decrease

Answer 1

Answer:

since x is inversely proportional to y the opposite takes place. so if x increases y decreases and if y increases x decreases

y will decrease by the same percent the only difference is that while y decreases x is increasing for example if x increases by 5% then y will decrease by 5 percent