Solve the Problem $y$ Varies Directly As $x ^ { 2 }$

question 320

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-If $y$ varies directly as $x ^ { 2 }$ and inversely as $m$ , and $y = 6$ when $x = 8$ and $m = 4$ , find $y$ when $x = 9$ and $m = 7 .$

• A) \(4.06\)
• B) \(4.34\)
• C) \(3.05\)
• D) \(3.86\)

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