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Value of m varies directly as value of n and n=5 when m=12. What is n when m=18?

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Simplify the problem down, so:

m = 12 & n = 5
m = 6 & n = 2.5 (divided each number by 20)

Now m is a factor of 18. Multiply each number by 3.
Answer: m = 18 & n = 7.5
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