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    x varies inversely to the square of y. Given that y = 5 when x = 6, find the value of x when y = 4.
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    x varies inversely to the square of y. Given that y = 5 when x = 6, find the value of x when y = 4.

    A.

    9.175

    B.

    9.835

    C.

    9.375

    D.

    9.925

    Correct option is C

    Given:
    x varies inversely to the square of y.
    When y = 5, x = 6.
    Find x when y = 4.
    Formula Used:
    x ∝ 1 / y²
    x = k / y²
    Solution:
    When y=5, x=66=k526=k25k=6×25=150Now for y=4:x=15042x=15016x=9.375\text{When } y = 5,\, x = 6 \\6 = \frac{k}{5^2} \\6 = \frac{k}{25} \\k = 6 \times 25 = 150 \\[6pt]\text{Now for } y = 4: \\x = \frac{150}{4^2} \\x = \frac{150}{16} \\x = 9.375​​

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