Y varies inversely as X . If X is increased by 25% , then the value of percentage change to Y is ? Share with your friends Share 1 Priyanka Kedia answered this Given, y varies inversely to x. So, y=kxNow, x is increased by 25% So, new value of x=x+25% of x=x+14x=5x4So, New value of y=k5x4=4k5xPercentange change of y=old value of y-new value of yold value of y=kx-4k5xkx×100%=15×100%=20%Since y varies inversely to x, therefore y will decrease 20%. 0 View Full Answer
