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If y varies inversely with x, and y= 12 when x = 16, what is the constant of variation k?

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Answer:

k = 192

Explanation:

Given that,

y varies inversely with x. It can be written as :


y=(k)/(x)

Where

k is the constant of variation

Put x = 16 and y = 12 in the above formula.


k=yx\\\\k=16* 12\\\\k=192

So, the value of the constant of variation is equal to 192.

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