Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Proportion (Section 2 - No. 21)

If *y* varies inversely as *x*, what happens to *y* when *x* is multiplied by 0.5?
y is multiplied by 0.5
y is divided by 0.5
y is multiplied by 2
y remains unchanged

Explanation

If x is multiplied by 0.5, y becomes k/(0.5x), or 2(k/x), therefore y is multiplied by 2.

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