If Y Varies Directly as X, Find the Direct Variation

question 62

Multiple Choice

If y varies directly as x, find the direct variation equation for the situation.
-The amount of gas that a helicopter uses is directly proportional to the number of hours spent flying. The helicopter flies for 2 hours and uses 12 gallons of fuel. Find the number of gallons of fuel that the helicopter uses
To fly for 5 hours.

• A) 30 gallons
• B) 10 gallons
• C) 36 gallons
• D) 35 gallons

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