SOLUTION: 1. If y varies inversely as x, and y=11 when x=8, find y when x=10 Please help me with this question. Thank you

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Question 630847: 1. If y varies inversely as x, and y=11 when x=8, find y when x=10
Please help me with this question. Thank you

Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=k%2Fx
y=11 when x=8, therefore 11=k%2F8,
hence k=88
y=88%2Fx
when x=10
y=88%2F10=8.8
Answer: 8.8