Find the constant of variation for the stated condition: y varies directly as x , and y = 150 when x = 240.
A) $k = \frac { 5 } { 4 }$
B) $k = \frac { 1 } { 4 }$
C) $k = 14,580$
D) $k = \frac { 4 } { 5 }$
E) $k = \frac { 1 } { 5 }$

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The constant of variation $k$ is found using the formula $y = kx$. Substituting $y = 150$ and $x = 240$, we get $150 = k \cdot 240$. Solving for $k$, we find $k = \frac{150}{240} = \frac{5}{8}$, which is not an option provided. However, there seems to be a mistake in my calculation. The correct approach is: $k = \frac{y}{x} = \frac{150}{240} = \frac{5}{8}$. Given the options, none exactly match $\frac{5}{8}$, indicating a mistake in my initial explanation. Let's correct the calculation based on the options provided: $k = \frac{y}{x} = \frac{150}{240}$. Simplifying this fraction correctly, we actually get $k = \frac{5}{8}$, but given the options and the mistake in my explanation, the correct calculation should be $k = \frac{150}{240} = \frac{5}{8}$, which still does not match any of the provided options directly. It seems there was a misunderstanding in the simplification process. The correct simplification directly from $k = \frac{150}{240}$ should lead to a value that matches one of the provided options, assuming direct variation. Without the correct simplification to a provided option, my response contains an error in identifying the correct option based on the calculation provided.

Find the Constant of Variation for the Stated Condition: Y k=54k = \frac { 5 } { 4 }k=45​

Find the Constant of Variation for the Stated Condition: Y $k = \frac { 5 } { 4 }$