Question

Y varies directly as x. If x=5 when y=12 find x when y=30

Answer 1

if y varies directly as x.

It means y/x = Constant

y₁/x₁ = y₂/x₂

12/5 = 30/x₂

12*x₂ = 5*30

x₂ = 5*30/12 =12.5

So it is 12.5.