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21 March, 16:46

If x varies directly as y, and x = 48 when y = 16, find x when y = 5.

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  1. 21 March, 16:57
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    X directly varies with y which means as x increases, y also increases. In this case, we represent a constant of proportionality of k.

    Applying laws of proportionality,

    x = k y

    48 = k * 16

    k = 3

    when y is 5

    x = k y

    x = 3 * 5

    x = 15
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