Write an Equation to Describe the Variation $x$ And Inversely As $y$

question 14

Multiple Choice

Write an equation to describe the variation. Use k for the constant of proportionality.
-w varies directly as $x$ and inversely as $y$ .

• A) \(w + x - y = k\)
• B) \(w x y = k\)
• C) \(w = \frac { k x } { y }\)
• D) \(w = \frac { k y } { x }\)

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