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Variables x and y are in direct proportion, and y = 12.5 when x = 25. If x = 40, then y = ?

A20

B)28.5

C)52.5

D)65

Verified Answer :

(40/25)*12.5=20

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Answer:

Option A. \(y=20\)

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

A relationship between two variables, x, and y, represent a direct proportion if it can be expressed in the form \(y/x=k\) or \(y=kx\)

so

we have

For \(x=25,y=12.5\)

Find the value of k

\(k=y/x\)

substitute the values

\(k=12.5/25=0.5\)

The equation of the linear direct variation is equal to

\(y=0.5x\)

For \(x=40,y=?\)

substitute the value of x in the equation to find the value of y

\(y=0.5(40)=20\)