1.
If
y
varies inversely as
x
and
y
= 4 when
x
=
, what is
y
when
x
= 3?
A.
6
B.
C.
24
D.
Hint
2.
Which of the following is not an example of inverse variation?
A.
the distance covered if several different people drive 200 miles to the game at variable speeds
B.
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
C.
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
D.
the number of computers a company gives if it has enough computers to give 24 people 1 computer, or 12 people two computers
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.
17 uniforms
B.
8 uniforms
C.
16 uniforms
D.
7 uniforms
Hint
4.
If
x
varies inversely as
y
and the constant of variation is 24, what are
x
and
y
if it is true that
x
+
y
= 11?
A.
–6 and –4
B.
3 and 8
C.
6 and 4
D.
–3 and –8
Hint
5.
If
y
varies inversely as
and
y
= 15 when
x
= 3, find
y
when
x
= 5.
A.
B.
C.
27
D.
Hint