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  • 19-07-2018
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The variable z is inversely proportional to x. When x is 16, z has the value 0.875. What is the value of z when x=21

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  • 19-07-2018

z is inversely proportion to x

⇒ z = k/x where k is a constant.


Find k:


Whe x = 16, z = 0.875


16 = k/0.875


k = 16 x 0.875


k = 14


Therefore z = 14/x


When x = 21, find z:


z = 14/21


z = 2/3


Answer: z = 2/3 or 0.67 (nearest hundredth)




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