Answer:
y = 4.8
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that y is inversely proportional to x² then the equation relating them is
y = [tex]\frac{k}{x^2}[/tex] ← k is the constant of proportion
To find k use the condition when x = 4, y = 7.5 , then
7.5 = [tex]\frac{k}{4^2}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{k}{16}[/tex] ( multiply both sides by 16 )
k = 16 × 7.5 = 120
y = [tex]\frac{120}{x^2}[/tex] ← equation of proportion
When x = 5 , then
y = [tex]\frac{120}{5^2}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{120}{25}[/tex] = 4.8
