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Y varies directly with x. When x is 20, y is 8. Find y when x= 15.

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Answer:

The value of y=6

Explanation:

Given that y varies directly with x

Using the formula

y ∝ x

y=kx

Where k is the constant of proportionality

In order to find 'k' use the given condition

y=8 when x=20

y=kx

k=y/x

= 8/20

= 2/5

Thus, the equation to find 'y' is

y=2/5x

when x=15 then

y=2/5(15)

= 6

Thus, the value of y=6

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