SOLUTION: If x=0.4 when y=840 and y varies inversely as x find y when x=2.4

SOLUTION: If x=0.4 when y=840 and y varies inversely as x find y when x=2.4

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Question 146789: If x=0.4 when y=840 and y varies inversely as x find y when x=2.4
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2.4/.4=6
If x increases 6 times then y will decrease 6 times.
y=840/6=140
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Ed
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