Question

If $x$ and $y$ are inversely related, $x=5$
and $x\times y=15$, then $y=$.

• A. 8
• B. 4
• C. 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 3

Given,
$x\propto \frac{1}{y}$
$\text{and,}x\times y=15$

$\text{Since}x\times y=constant$
$\therefore 5\times y=15$
$\therefore y=\frac{15}{5}=3$