Determine the Constant of Variation for the Stated Condition $\mathrm { y }$

question 311

Multiple Choice

Determine the constant of variation for the stated condition.
- $\mathrm { y }$ varies directly as $\mathrm { z }$ and $\mathrm { y } = 180$ when $\mathrm { z } = 12$ . Find $\mathrm { y }$ when $\mathrm { z } = 13$ .

• A) 195
• B) 169
• C) 225
• D) 144

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