Mathematics
Grade10
Easy

Question

In the inverse variation , x = -8 when y = -1 fourth. What is the value of y when x = 4 ?

  1. 1 over 8
  2. -2
  3. 1 half
  4. -1 fourth

hintHint:

Mathematical relationship between two variables which can be expressed by an equation in which the product of two variables is equal to a constant.

The correct answer is: 1 half


    We have to find the value of y when x is 4.
    We have, y = straight k over straight x
    =>-1 fourth = fraction numerator straight k over denominator left parenthesis negative 8 right parenthesis end fraction
    =>k = 2.
    So, y = 2 over straight x = 2 over 4 = 1 half.
    Hence, the correct option is B.

    In inverse variation, we have x1y= x2y2.

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