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The number of calories we take in varies directly with the amount of food we eat. The function y=kx describes y, the number of calories in x ounces of food. For raw broccoli the constant of variation is 7.5. How many calories are in 4 ounces of raw broccoli?
Concept: The number of calories varies directly with the amount of food consumed. Y = k*x Where y -> Number of Calories x -> Food Consumed k -> Constant Solution: For raw broccoli: Constant of¦

on = 7.5 Amount of food = 4 ounces So, Calories generated (y) = 7.5*4 = 30 calories Therefore, 30 calories are in 4 ounces of raw broccoli.

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