Is this an example of inverse variation, direct variation, or neither?

Because, on average, Linda makes 60% of the free throws she shoots in a basketball game, the number of points she scores on free throws depends on the number of shots she gets.

points=.6*shots

Direct variation

To determine whether this scenario represents inverse variation, direct variation, or neither, we need to analyze the relationship between the two variables: the number of points scored on free throws and the number of shots taken.

Inverse variation occurs when one variable increases while the other decreases at a constant rate. In direct variation, both variables increase or decrease proportionally.

In this scenario, the information given suggests that Linda's shooting accuracy (60% of free throws made) is dependent on the number of shots taken. The more shots she takes, the more points she scores. This implies a direct relationship between the two variables, as an increase in one (number of shots) leads to an increase in the other (number of points scored). Therefore, it can be concluded that this scenario represents direct variation.