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OpenStudy (anonymous):

y varies directly with x. When y=20, x=50. Find x when y=36. 105 90 80 75 I think its 90.

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

Use a shortcut.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay...

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

Use the simple ratio method.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

tell me more?

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

y : x 20 : 50 36 : x Cross multiply.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

20/50=.4 36/.4=90 You are right

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