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If w varies inversely as uvu+v and w = 8 when

u = 2 and v = 6, find a relationship between u, v, w.

A.

uvw = 16(u + v)

B.

16uv = 3w(u + v)

C.

uvw = 12(u + v)

D.

12uvw = u + v

Correct answer is C

W α 1uvu+v

∴ w = kuvu+v

= k(u+v)uv

w = k(u+v)uv

w = 8, u = 2 and v = 6

8 = k(2+6)2(6)

= k(8)12

k = 12

i.e 12 ( u + v) = uwv