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JAMB Mathematics 2003 Question 16

Question 16

Variation

The length a person can jump is inversely proportional to his weight. If a 20kg person can jump 1.5m, find the constant proportionality.

  1. A.60
  2. B.30
  3. C.20
  4. D.15
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Answer: B (30)

Explanation

L = k/W, so k = LW = 1.5 × 20 = 30.