Step 1 :Since \(x\) and \(y\) vary directly, we can say that \(y = kx\) for some constant \(k\).
Step 2 :Given that \(y\) is 65 when \(x\) is 13, we can substitute these values into the equation to find \(k\):
Step 3 :\(65 = 13k\)
Step 4 :Solving for \(k\), we get \(k = \frac{65}{13}\)
Step 5 :So, \(k = 5\)
Step 6 :Now that we know \(k\), we can find \(y\) when \(x\) is 3:
Step 7 :\(y = 5 * 3\)
Step 8 :\(y = 15\)
Step 9 :So, when \(x\) is 3, \(y\) is \(\boxed{15}\)