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If varies directly as and 9 when 6 find when 12 - JSS3 Mathematics Variations Question

If 𝑦 varies directly as 𝑥 and 𝑦=9 when 𝑥=6, find 𝑦 when 𝑥=12.

Given 𝑦=𝑘𝑥, substituting the given values:

9=𝑘⋅6

Solving for 𝑘:

𝑘=9/6=1.5

Now, find 𝑦 when 

x=12:

𝑦=1.5⋅12=18

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