Problem

If $x$ and $y$ vary directly and $y$ is 65 when $x$ is 13 , find $y$ when $x$ is 3 . Answer Attempt 1 out of 2

Solution

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 \(\boxed{15}\)

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