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Y varies directly with x, and 84 when x is 16 what’s is the consta probortionality

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Answer:

5.25

Explanation:

y varies directly with x

y ∝ x

Now, let us introduce the constant of proportionality which is k;

y = kx

If y = 84 and x = 16; what is k;

84 = 16k

k =
(84)/(16) = 5.25

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