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If varies inversely as . It is known that = 10 when = 3, find the value of when = 5.

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Answer:

y = 6

Explanation:

If x varies inversely proportional as y.


x=(k)/(y), k is constant of proportionality

or

k = xy

When x = 3 and y = 10

k = 3×10

k = 30

Put x = 5,


y=(k)/(x)\\\\y=(30)/(5)\\\\y=6

So, the value of y is 6 when x is 5.

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