The table shows some corresponding values of two quantities $x$ and $y$. $x$$1$$2$$3$\(4

Question

The table shows some corresponding values of two quantities $x$ and $y$. $x$$1$$2$$3$$4$$5$ $y$$6$$3$$2$$1.5$$p$ Without doing any calculation, explain why $x$ and $y$ are inversely proportional.[1] Express $y$ in terms of $x$.[1] Hence, find the value of $p$.[1]

Accepted Answer

(a) Multiplying $x$ by a factor divides $y$ by the same factor in the listed pairs. (b) $y=6/x$. (c) $p=1.2$.

2023 BMSS EOY P1 Q4

2023 BMSS EOY P1 Q4

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