If Y Varies Inversely as X, Find the Inverse Variation

question 106

Multiple Choice

If y varies inversely as x, find the inverse variation equation for the situation.
-If the voltage, V, in an electric circuit is held constant, the current, I, is inversely proportional to the resistance, R. If the current is 180 milliamperes when the resistance is 2 ohms, find the current when the resistance is 6 ohms.

• A) 120 milliamperes
• B) 537 milliamperes
• C) 540 milliamperes
• D) 60 milliamperes

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