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Question
In which of the following table x and y vary inversely:
| x | 9 | 24 | 15 | 3 |
| y | 8 | 3 | 4 | 25 |
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Solution
\[ \text{ If x and y vary inversely, the product xy should be constant } . \]
\[\text{ Here, product is different for all cases } . \]
\[\text{ Thus, in this case, x and y do not vary inversely .} \]
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