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Two variables, x and y, vary inversely, and x=12 when y=4. what is the value of y when x=3?

Point r divides in the ratio 1 : 5. if the coordinates of e and f are (4, 8) and (11, 4), respectively, what are the coordinates of r to two decimal places?