SOLUTION: If y varies directly with x, and y=400 when x=1000, find the constant of variation k.

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Question 120882: If y varies directly with x, and y=400 when x=1000, find the constant of variation k.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If y varies directly with x, and y=400 when x=1000, find the constant of variation k.
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y = kx
400 = k*1000
k = 2/5 or 0.4
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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