Inverse Variation Function

If y varies inversely as x, and y = 32 when x = 3, find x when y = 15.

• 3/5

• 8/5

• 16/5

• 32/5

If x varies inversely as the square root of y, and x = 9 when y = 121, find x when y = 81.

• 7

• 11

• 13

• 17

The current in a simple electrical circuit is inversely proportional to the resistance. If the current is 80 amps when the resistance is 50 ohms, find the current when the resistance is 22 ohms.

• 90 amps

• 100 amps

• 105 amps

• 120 amps

If y varies inversely as x, and y = 23 when x = 8, find y when x = 4.

• 26

• 46

• 52

• 92

If y varies inversely as x, and y = 14 when x = 8, find y when x = 7.

• 16

• 20

• 24

• 28

If x varies inversely as y, and x = 3 when y = 8, find y when x = 4.

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 12

If 32 men can reap a field in 15 days, in how many days can 20 men reap the same field?

• 18 days

• 20 days

• 22 days

• 24 days

12 men can dig a hole in 8 days. How many men can dig it in 6 days?

• 14 men

• 16 men

• 18 men

• 20 men

y varies inversely with x. If y = 40 when x = 16, find x when y = -5.

• -64

• -128

• -256

• -512

What is the constant of variation of the equation, x = 29/y?

• 0

• 1

• 29

• y