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The value of y is inversely proportional to the value of x. When y=40, x=5. What is the value of y when x=8
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The value of y is inversely proportional to the value of x. When y=40, x=5. What is the value of y when x=8

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Answer: 64

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i put it into math-way

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Since x and y are inversely proportional:

xy = c, where c is a constant

when y = 40 and x = 5 -> c = 40*5 = 200

So xy = 200

Then, when x = 8, y = 200/8 = 25
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