Question

If x and y vary inversely, find the values of l, m, and n :

x	24	32	m	16
y	l	12	8	n

Answer 1

∵  x and y are inversely proportional

∴ xy is equal

Now,

xy = 32 × 12 = 384

24 × l = 384 ⇒ l = `384/24` = 16

m × 8 = 384 ⇒ m =`384/8` = 48

16 × n = 384 ⇒ n = `384/16` = 24