The equation of direct variation is,

Substitute the values of <em>y</em> and <em>x</em>.

So, the obtained equation will be <em>y</em>=1.35(x).
Let's check with the values of <em>x</em>.
1) If <em>x</em>=4

2) If <em>x</em>=2

3) If <em>x</em>=-2
Retention ratio = (net income - dividends) / net income
retention ratio = (20,000 - 6000) / 20000 = 14,000/20,000 = 0.7 = 70%
The fact that it can turn its head 180 degrees is just extra information. They tell us that it is 10.5 cm long. What they're asking for is the length in a mixed number, so 10.5 as a mixed number.