If $x$ & $y$ are in inverse proportion then find proportionality constant at $x = 3, y = 2$

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Solution

The correct option is A $6$
Given that. $x$ and $y$ are inverse proportion,
i.e. $x \propto \frac{1}{y}$
$∴ x y = K$ , where $K$ is constant proportionality
Given.
$x = 3, y = 2$
$∴ 3 \times 2 = K = 6$
Answer is $6$

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