If M Varies Directly as X $\frac { 64 } { 3 }$

question 465

Multiple Choice

If m varies directly as x and y , and m=24 when x=6 and y=9 , find m when x=15 and y=8 .

• A) \(\frac { 64 } { 3 }\)
• B) 60
• C) \(\frac { 140 } { 3 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 160 } { 3 }\)

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Definitions:

Population Parameter

A numerical value that summarizes an aspect of a population, such as its mean, variance, or standard deviation.

α

It represents the significance level in hypothesis testing, usually indicating the probability of rejecting a true null hypothesis or the type I error rate.

Margin of Error

The range of values below and above the sample statistic in a confidence interval, representing uncertainty in the estimate.

Population Mean

The average of all the values in a population.