If x∝y and x=20 when y=5, find the constant of variation (k).
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Solution
Given proportion is x∝y ⇒x=ky (where k is a constant of variation) ⇒k=xy ....(1) Substituting x=20 and y=5 in equation (1), we get k=205=4 ∴ constant of variation (k)=4.