If Y Is Inversely Proportional to X , And $y = \frac { 1 } { 80 }$

question 20

Multiple Choice

If y is inversely proportional to x , and $y = \frac { 1 } { 80 }$ when x = 80, find the value of y when x = 30.

• A) \(y = \frac { 1 } { 26 }\)
• B) \(y = \frac { 1 } { 29 }\)
• C) \(y = \frac { 1 } { 36 }\)
• D) \(y = \frac { 1 } { 30 }\)
• E) \(y = \frac { 1 } { 40 }\)

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