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If y varies directly as x, and y is 6 when x is 72, what is the value of y when x is 8? A) 1/9 B) 2/3 C) 54 D) 96

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varies direct means y=kx
6=k*72
so k=1/12

y=kx
y=8/12
y=2/3
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