If Y Varies Directly as X, Find the Direct Variation $y = 1.5$

question 75

Multiple Choice

If y varies directly as x, find the direct variation equation for the situation.
- $y = 1.5$ when $x = 0.3$

• A) \(y = 0.2 x\)
• B) \(y = 0.3 x\)
• C) \(y = 5 x\)
• D) \(y = x + 1.2\)

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