Multiple Choice Suppose that x = 6 and y = 8. If y is inversely related to x, what is y when x = 3?

Answer 1

A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16

The correct answer is C. 12

When two variables are inversely related, their product remains constant. In this case, (x)(y) = (6)(8) = 48. Therefore, when x = 3, solving for y gives (3)(y) = 48, so y = 48/3 = 12.