7a+5=61 what is a in the equation

The volume of a sphere is increased by 6%. calculate the corresponding percentage increased in it area.

Will mark ! (10 points also! ) if x varies inversely with y and x =6 when equals y= 10, find y when x=8 a. y=4.8 b. y=7.5 c. y=40/3 d. y=4/15

(c) a vine called the mile-a-minute weed is known for growing at a very fast rate. it can grow up to 0.5 ft per day. how fast in inches per hour can the mile-a-minute weed grow up to? show your work using the correct conversion factors.