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The variable z is directly proportional to x, and inversely proportional to y. When x is 9 and y is 6, z has the value 19.5. What is the value of z when x= 14, and y= 11

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Given that, the variable z is directly proportional to x, and inversely proportional to y.

So, we can set up an equation as following:


z= k (x)/(y) Where k = constant of variation.

Another information given in the problem is, when x is 9 and y is 6, z has the value 19.5.

So, x = 9, y = 6 and z = 19.5.

Let's plug in these values in the above equation. So,


19.5= k (9)/(6)

19.5 = k* 1.5


(19.5)/(1.5) =k Divided each sides by 1.5 to isolate k.

So, k = 13.

Hence, the equation will be
z= 13 (x)/(y).

Now we need to find the value of z when x= 14, and y= 11 . Therefore,


z= 13*(14)/(11)


z= (182)/(11)

So, z= 16.5 (Rounded to tenth).

Hope this helps you!

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