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If y varies inversely as x and y = 40 when x = 5, then the constant is?
We will use the concept of direct and inversely proportional to find the value of constant.
Answer: If y varies inversely as x and y = 40 when x = 5, then the constant is 200.
Let us see how we will use the concept of direct and inversely proportional to find the value of constant.
Explanation:
It is given that y varies inversely with x.
Hence, mathematically it can be written as y ∝ (1 / x)
Therefore, y = k / x (where k is the constant of proportionality)
Now, substituting y = 40 and x = 5 in the above equation we get,
40 = k / 5 or k = 200
Hence, If y varies inversely as x and y = 40 when x = 5, then the constant is 200.
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