If y varies directly as x and y = 6 when x = 2, find y when x = 5.
A10
B12
C15CORRECT
D20
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
y = kx; 6 = 2k; k = 3. So y = 3 × 5 = 15.
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