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If y varies inversely as x and y = 18 when x = 4, what is y when x = 24? a.12 b.6 c.3 d.16
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If y varies inversely as x and y = 18 when x = 4, what is y when x = 24?

a.12
b.6
c.3
d.16

User Gagolews
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The answer is 3.
y=k/x
18=k/4
k= 72
when x is 24
y=72/24
=3
User CoolMAn
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The answer is C. Try 18=k/4. 18*4=72. Take 72/24=3.
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