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suppose y varies inversely with X, and y = 48 when x = 3. What is the value of x when y = 24?
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a. 3
b. 12
c. 6
d. 24​

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Answer:

C. 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Recall that inverse variation is given by:

[tex]\displaystyle y=\frac{k}{x}[/tex]

Where k is the constant of variation.

We know that y = 48 when x = 3. Substitute:

[tex]\displaystyle (48)=\frac{k}{(3)}[/tex]

Solve for k:

[tex]k=3(48)=144[/tex]

Hence, our equation is:

[tex]\displaystyle y=\frac{144}{x}[/tex]

We want to find x when y = 24. Substitute:

[tex]\displaystyle \frac{24}{1}=\frac{144}{x}[/tex]

Cross-multiply:

[tex]24x=144[/tex]

Divide both sides by 24. Hence:

[tex]x=6[/tex]

Our answer is C.

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