DIRECT VARIATION

Problem:

๑ If a varies directly as b, and a = 30 when b = 5, what is the constant of the variation?

• a. 15
• b. 6
• c. 150
• d. 12

• The constant of variation (k) is 6.

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Hence, the constant of variation (k) is 6.

If a varies directly as b, and a = 30 when b = 5, what is the constant of the variation?

b. 6