1.
If
y
varies inversely as
x
and
y
= 6 when
x
= 24, find
x
when
y
= 12.
A.
24
B.
12
C.
144
D.
48
Hint
2.
If
p
varies inversely as
q
and
p
= -8 when
q
= 2, find
p
when
q
= -4.
A.
-4
B.
-16
C.
4
D.
16
Hint
3.
If
y
varies inversely as
x
and
y
= 4 when
x
=
, what is
y
when
x
= 3?
A.
B.
C.
6
D.
24
Hint
4.
Which of the following is not an example of inverse variation?
A.
the number of computers a company gives if it has enough computers to give 24 people 1 computer, or 12 people two computers
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 distance covered if several different people drive 200 miles to the game at variable speeds
Hint
5.
The amount of work done by James and his relative distance to Samuel is inversely related. When James is 6 feet away from Samuel, he can get 13 assignments done per hour. How many assignments can James get done when he is 52 feet away from Samuel?
A.
24 assignments
B.
112.7 assignments
C.
1.5 assignments
D.
59 assignments
Hint