If x varies inversely as y and y = 60 when x = 1.5, find x when y = 4.5.


If x varies inversely as y


xy = k (constant)


If x = 1.5 and y = 60



k = 90


When y = 4.5, then from Eq.(i),


45× y = k


45 × y = 90


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