VARIATION 1

x is directly proportional to y. x=32 while y=4. Find y when x is 184.

Solution

x ⍺ y

x = ky

32 = k x 4

32 = 4k    [dividing by 4 both sides]

4      4

k = 8

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k = 8, y= ? x = 184.

x = ky

184 = 8 x y

184 = 8y

8        8

y = 23.

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x is directly proportional to y. x=40 while y=4. Find y when x is 170.