Question

The value of y varies inversely with x. What is the value of k when y=12.7 and x=8

Answer 1

Answer: 101.6

Explanation:

y∝(1/x)

this implies that

y=k/x eq(*)

when y=12.7 and x=8

12.7=k/8

(12.7)(8)=k

101.6 =k