Translate the given formula to an English phrase using the word "varies".
-If s varies directly as t2, and s = 567 when t = 9, find s when t is 4.
A) 112
B) 63
C) 36
D) 252

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s varies directly as t2 means s = kt2 for some constant k. We can find k by plugging in the given values: 567 = k(9)2, so k = 7. Therefore, s = 7t2. When t = 4, s = 7(4)2 = 112.

Translate the Given Formula to an English Phrase Using the Word