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For the data in the table does y vary directly with x? X=16,32,48-Y=4,16,36

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I'm doing the same test.. what are the answers ?

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Data:

x y

16 4

32 16

48 36

Direct relation means that the ratio y / x is constant.

So, let's examine this ratio:

Ratio y / x

4/16 = 1/4

16/32 = 1/2

36/48 = 3/ 4

Given that the ratio y/x is not constant, the conclusion is that y does not vary directly with x.
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