If y varies inversely as x, what is the percent change in x when y is increased by 60%?

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Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations
Section8.9: Use Direct And Inverse Variation
Problem 8.180TI: If y varies inversely with x and y=8 when x=2 find the equation that relates x and y.
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