Let x and y be inversely related such that y = 2 when x = 5. Find y when x = 15.

Question

Solve. In the space provided, type the answer without any spaces between the letters, numbers, or symbols.

Answer 1

If they are inversely related, then y = k/x Let's solve for the proportionality constant with the given information

k = xy = (2)(5) = 10

So, when x = 15 y = 10/15 = 2/3