Question

$p\propto \frac{1}{q}$

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A. An increase in p leads to an increase in q.
• B. An decrease in p leads to an increase in q.
• C. An decrease in p leads to an decrease in q.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B An decrease in p leads to an increase in q.

$Given,p\propto \frac{1}{q}$

Here, the variables p and q vary inversely.

If two quantities vary inversely, then the increase in one of the quantities leads to a decrease in the other quantity.