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Lesson 1: Inverse Variation — Practice Questions

  1. 1. If $y$ varies directly with $x$, and $y=56$ when $x=8$, what is the constant of variation, $k$?

  2. 2. Suppose $p$ varies directly with $q$. If $p=30$ when $q=5$, what is the value of $p$ when $q=8$?

    • A. 40
    • B. 48
    • C. 56
    • D. 33
  3. 3. The total earnings, $E$, in dollars, from a job vary directly with the number of hours, $h$, worked. If you earn 75 dollars for 5 hours of work, how much will you earn for 8 hours of work? ___ dollars

  4. 4. If $a$ varies directly with $b$ and the constant of variation is 4, which equation correctly represents this relationship?

    • A. $a = 4b$
    • B. $b = 4a$
    • C. $a = b + 4$
    • D. $a = \frac{4}{b}$
  5. 5. If $m$ varies directly as $n$, and $m=64$ when $n=4$, find the equation that relates $m$ and $n$. The equation is $m = \text{\_\_\_}$.

  6. 6. To tile a 250-square-foot room, the number of tiles, $N$, and the area of one tile, $A$, are related. Does this relationship describe inverse variation?

    • A. Yes
    • B. No
  7. 7. In an election, a total of 4800 votes were cast for two candidates, Smith ($S$ votes) and Jones ($J$ votes). Does the relationship between $S$ and $J$ describe inverse variation?

    • A. Yes
    • B. No
  8. 8. Rachel spends one-third of her income, $I$, on rent, $R$. Does the relationship between $R$ and $I$ describe inverse variation?

    • A. Yes
    • B. No
  9. 9. If $y$ varies inversely with $x$ according to the formula $y = \frac{120}{x}$, what is the value of $y$ when $x=30$? $y = $ ___.

  10. 10. From a 2000-gallon tank, let $W$ be the water left and $L$ be the amount leaked. Does the relationship between $W$ and $L$ describe inverse variation?

    • A. Yes
    • B. No