Question

Variables x and y are in direct proportion, and y = 35 when x = 2m. If x = 8m, then y = A) 4.375 B) 8.375 C) 70 D) 140

Answer 1

Answer: D) 140

(both x and y are multiplied by 4)

Answer 2

D) 140

Explanation:

The equation for direct variation is y= kx

If we know x and y we can solve for k

35 = k*2

Divide each side by 2

35/2 =k

Now the equation for direct variation is

y= 35/2 x

Given x=8 we can substitute in

y = 35/2 * 8

y = 140