How do you solve this inverse variation (4,12) (3,y)

Aman steps out of a plane at a height of 4,000m above the ground falls 2,000m very quickly and then opens his parachute and slowly falls the remaining 2000m to the ground what height above the ground would be the best choice for a reference point

Can some one explain this i got sent this. is this a threat i’m scared

Mikes car gets an average of 28 mpg. there are 12 gallons of fuel in mikes car when he starts his trip of 140 miles. about how many gallons are left at the end of his trip?