If y= kx, where k is a constant , and y= 24 when x=6, what is the value of y when x =5 ?
A
6
B
15
C
20
D
23
Correct Answer: 20
y = kx and y = 24, x = 6 ∴ 24 = k6 ⇒k = 246 = 4Now, if x = 5 ,then , y = 4.5 = 20