Answer:
x = 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that y varies directly as x then the equation relating them is
y = kx ← k is the constant of variation
here k = 8, thus
y = 8x ← equation of variation
When y = 8, then
8x = 8 ( divide both sides by 8 )
x = 1
K (this has to be 20 characters long so I am typing this)
40/100 of b is 65,so b is 162.5