Find the constant of variation if y varies directly as x, y= 15 when x= 4
Direct Variation Formula:
- y = kx
- where k is the constant of variation
Substitute the given values of x and y.
- y = kx
- 15 = 4k
- k = 15/4 = 3.75
Answer:
- The constant of variation is 15/4 or 3.75 .