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1 January, 12:06

The quantity y varies directly as x and inversely as zWhen x is 10 and z is 4, y is 15What is y when x is 20 and z is 6?

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  1. 1 January, 13:15
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    y=20

    Step-by-step explanation:

    If y varies directly as x, we know that if x increases, y will increase in the same proportion.

    If y varies inversely as z, we know that if z increases, z will decrease in the same proportion.

    So, when x=10 and z=4, we have y=15.

    Then, x increased to 20, so we make the proportion:

    old_x/new_x = old_y/new_y

    10/20 = 15/new_y

    new_y = 20*15/10 = 30

    The z value increased from 4 to 6, and y and z are inversely related, so:

    (for that operation, our old_y will be 30)

    old_z/new_z = new_y/old_y

    4/6 = new_y/30

    new_y = 30*4/6 = 20

    So the value of y for x=20 and z=6 is y=20.
  2. 1 January, 15:57
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    Answer: Y=10

    Step-by-step explanation: Y=K (x/z) if y=15, x=10 and z=4 substituting in the equation

    15 = K (10/4) solving by cross multiplication of 4 and 15 and dividing their product by 10 is K = 6.

    If x=20, Z=6 then Y = 6 (20/6) then Y = 10.
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