If y varies directly as x , and y is 20 when x is 4 , what is the constant of variation for this relation?

For direct variation, y = kx, where k is the constant of variation. Substitute y = 20 and x = 4: k = 20 ÷ 4 = 5, so the constant of variation is 5, choice C.

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