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  • 03-03-2016
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If y is proportional to x and y = -15 when x = -20, what is the value of x when y = 12?

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  • 03-03-2016
x1= -20
x2= x2
y1= -15
y2= 12

x1  : x2 ::  y1 : y2
-20 : x   :: -15: 12

Means = x and -15
Extremes= -20 and 12

Product of mean = Product of extremes
       -15x = -20*12
            x = -240/-15
            x2 = 16
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