Find an Equation of Variation for the Given Situation $y = \frac { 1.89 } { x }$

question 18

Multiple Choice

Find an equation of variation for the given situation.
-y varies inversely as x and y =5.25 when x=0.36

• A) \(y = \frac { 1.89 } { x }\)
• B) \(y = \frac { 2.29 } { x }\)
• C) \(y = \frac { 14.58 } { x }\)
• D) y=14.58x

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Definitions:

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Fixed-Interval Schedule

A schedule in which a fixed amount of time must elapse between the previous and subsequent times that reinforcement is available.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A schedule in which a variable amount of time must elapse between the previous and subsequent times that reinforcement is available.