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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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