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If x varies inversely as y and \(x = \frac{2}{3}\) when y = 9, find...

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If x varies inversely as y and \(x = \frac{2}{3}\) when y = 9, find the value of y when \(x=\frac{3}{4}\)

  • A. \(\frac{1}{18}\)
  • B. \(\frac{8}{81}\)
  • C. \(\frac{9}{2}\)
  • D. 8
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

\(x \propto \frac{1}{y}\)

\(x = \frac{k}{y}\)

\(\frac{2}{3} = \frac{k}{9}\)

\(3k = 18 \implies k = 6\)

\(x = \frac{6}{y}\)

When y = \(\frac{3}{4}\),

x = \(\frac{6}{\frac{3}{4}}\)

= \(\frac{6 \times 4}{3}\)

= 8


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