1.
If
y
varies inversely as
x
and
y
= 6 when
x
= 24, find
x
when
y
= 12.
A.
24
B.
144
C.
48
D.
12
Hint
2.
Which of the following is not an example of inverse variation?
A.
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
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 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
Hint
3.
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.
8 uniforms
B.
16 uniforms
C.
7 uniforms
D.
17 uniforms
Hint
4.
What is the constant of variation if
y
varies inversely as
x
, and
x
= 4.3 when
y
= 2.15?
A.
0.108
B.
C.
9.245
D.
2
Hint
5.
If
y
varies inversely as
and
y
= 15 when
x
= 3, find
y
when
x
= 5.
A.
27
B.
C.
D.
Hint