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Find x when y=32, given that x varies inversely as y, and x = 132 when y = 4

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The answer is 16.5

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User JumpingJezza
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Answer: 16.5

Explanation:

We know that the equation that shows inverse variation between two quantities is given by :-


x_1y_1=x_2y_2

We are given that x varies inversely as y, and x = 132 when y = 4

Then , to find the value of x when y= 32 , we have the following equation :-


x*32=132*4

Now, divide 32 on both the sides , we get


x=(132*4)/(32)\\\\\Rightarrow\ x=16.5

Hence, the value of x = 16.5

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