x1, y1,x2 , y2 are any 4 observations then they are in ………………. proportion. 

A) Equal 

B) Inverse proportion 

C) Direct proportion 

D) None

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Correct option is (B) Inverse proportion

\(x_1\,y_1=x_2\,y_2\) = k (Let)

\(\Rightarrow\) \(x_1\,y_1=k\) & \(x_2\,y_2=k\)

\(\Rightarrow\) \(x_1=\frac k{y_1}\) & \(x_2=\frac k{y_2}\)

\(\Rightarrow\) \(x_1\propto\frac1{y_1}\) & \(x_2\propto\frac1{y_2}\)

Thus, they are in inverse proportion.

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B) Inverse proportion

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