Question
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If two quantities x and y vary inversely with each other, then which one of the following is true?

1
Ratio of their corresponding values remains constant.
2
Product of their corresponding values remains constant.
3
Summation of their corresponding values remains constant.
4
Difference of their corresponding values remains constant.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Number Operations
Topic: Direct and Indirect Proportion
Correct Answer
Option B
Explanation

When two quantities, x and y, vary inversely with each other, it means that as one quantity increases, the other decreases in such a way that their product remains constant. This relationship can be mathematically expressed as: \[ x \times y = k \] where \( k \) is a constant. Explanation for Option 2: Product of their corresponding values remains constant. - In an inverse variation, the defining characteristic…Read More

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