1.   If y varies inversely as x and y = 4 when x = , what is y when x = 3?
    A. 24 B. 6
    C. D.
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  2.   If y varies inversely as x and y = 14 when x = 3, what is x when y = 84?
    A. 6 B. 28
    C. 2 D.
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  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. 7 uniforms
    C. 17 uniforms D. 16 uniforms
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  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. –6 and –4
    C. 3 and 8 D. –3 and –8
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  5.   If y varies inversely as and y = 4 when x = 6, find y when x = 8.
    A. B.
    C. 9 D.
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