Find the Constant of Variation K $k = 320$ B) $k = \frac { 16 } { 5 }$

question 72

Multiple Choice

Find the constant of variation k.
-y varies directly as x. When x is 16, y is 20.

• A) \(k = 320\)
• B) \(k = \frac { 16 } { 5 }\)
• C) \(k = \frac { 5 } { 4 }\)
• D) \(k = 80\)

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