Determine the Constant of Variation for the Stated Condition $12.5$ Gallons of Water

question 330

Multiple Choice

Determine the constant of variation for the stated condition.
-The amount of water used to take a shower is directly proportional to the amount of time that the shower is in use. A shower lasting 25 minutes requires $12.5$ gallons of water. Find the amount of water used in a shower lasting 10 minutes.

• A) 5 gallons
• B) \(31.25\) gallons
• C) 20 gallons
• D) \(1.25\) gallons

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