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If x varies inversely as y and \(x = \frac{2}{3}\) when y = 9, find the value of y when ...

If x varies inversely as y and \(x = \frac{2}{3}\) when y = 9, find the value of y when \(x=\frac{3}{4}\)
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  • A \(\frac{1}{18}\)
  • B \(\frac{8}{81}\)
  • C \(\frac{9}{2}\)
  • D 8
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
\(x \propto \frac{1}{y}\)
\(x = \frac{k}{y}\)
\(\frac{2}{3} = \frac{k}{9}\)
\(3k = 18 \implies k = 6\)
\(x = \frac{6}{y}\)
When y = \(\frac{3}{4}\),
x = \(\frac{6}{\frac{3}{4}}\)
= \(\frac{6 \times 4}{3}\)
= 8

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