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If x varies inversely as y and y varies directly as z, what is the relationship between ...

If x varies inversely as y and y varies directly as z, what is the relationship between x and z?
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  • A X \(\alpha\) z
  • B X \(\alpha\) \(\frac{1}{z}\)
  • C A \(\alpha\) z\(^2\)
  • D X \(\alpha\) \(\frac{1}{z^2}\)
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
\(x \propto \frac{1}{y}\), y \(\propto\) z
x = \(\frac{k}{y}\)
y = mz
Since y = mz,
x = \(\frac{k}{mz}\), where k and m are constants. Hence,
x \(\propto\) \(\frac{1}{z}\)

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