For the inverse variation equation x y is equal to k , what is the constant of variation, k , when x is equal to 7 and y is equal to 3 ?

For an inverse variation, x times y equals the constant k. Substitute x = 7 and y = 3: k = 7 × 3 = 21. The constant of variation is 21, choice B.

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