When y varies directly as x, then the relation can be represented as
y=kx where k is a constant to be found.
In addition, if we know y=27 when x=32, we can solve for k.
27=k(32)
Solve for k:
k=27/32
=>
y=(27/32)x
Finally, if x=33, then
y=(27/32)*33=891/32=27.84375=27.84 (rounded to the hundredth)
