If x varies inversely as y and when x = 6, y = 8, then for x = 8 the value of y is 10.

False

If x varies inversely as y, i.e. xy = k(constant)


If x = 6 and y = 8


∴ xy = 6×8 = 48


But if x = 8 and y = 10


∴ xy = 8 × 10 = 80


Here, 48 ≠80


Hence, the value of y is not 10


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