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If y varies inversely as x and y = 15 when x = 3, find y when x = 9. |
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3 |
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45 |
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15 |
D. |
5 |
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When Hipolito drives to Cleveland, he always arrives at exactly 5 o'clock. Therefore, if he leaves for Cleveland at 1:00, he can average 60 miles per hour. What time should he leave if he wants to average 75 miles per hour? |
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1:40 |
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3:12 |
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C. |
1:48 |
D. |
3:20 |
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3. |
Which of the following is not an example of inverse variation? |
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the number of samples a store can give away if they give 1 free sample to each of 300 people, or decide to give 2 samples to 300 people |
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the number of computers a company gives if it has enough computers to give 24 people 1 computer, or 12 people two computers |
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the distance covered if several different people drive 200 miles to the game at variable speeds |
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the number of running plays a football team can run if they elect to use 2 running backs for 8 plays each, or 1 running back for 16 plays |
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4. |
Which of the following is not true concerning inverse variation? |
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Its graph is defined for x = 0. |
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x1y1 = x2y2 |
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There is some nonzero constant k such that xy = k |
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As y increases, x decreases |
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5. |
Coach Rodney has just enough money that he can buy 11 football uniforms for $80 each. But if he decides to instead coach baseball, those uniforms cost $120 each. What is the maximum amount of uniforms that he would be able to buy, assuming he stays within his budget? |
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7 uniforms |
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17 uniforms |
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C. |
8 uniforms |
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16 uniforms |
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