1.   If y varies inversely as x and y = 15 when x = 3, find y when x = 9.
    A. 3 B. 45
    C. 15 D. 5
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  2.   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?
    A. 1:40 B. 3:12
    C. 1:48 D. 3:20
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  3.   Which of the following is not an example of inverse variation?
    A. 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
    B. the number of computers a company gives if it has enough computers to give 24 people 1 computer, or 12 people two computers
    C. the distance covered if several different people drive 200 miles to the game at variable speeds
    D. 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?
    A. Its graph is defined for x = 0. B. x1y1 = x2y2
    C. There is some nonzero constant k such that xy = k D. 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?
    A. 7 uniforms B. 17 uniforms
    C. 8 uniforms D. 16 uniforms
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