Answer:
25/8
Step-by-step explanation:
The question can be interpreted as
Y= k/x^2.......eqn(1)
Where k= constant if proportionality
y = 1/8 when x = 1,
Substitute, we have
1/8= k/(1)^2
1/8= 1/k
Cross multiply
K= 1/8
find y when x = 5
From eqn(1)
Y= k/x^2
Y= (1/8)/(5)^2
Y=1/8 ×25
Y= 25/8
