JAMB Mathematics 2009 Question 15

Question 15

Variation

W is directly proportional to U. If W = 5 when U = 3, find U when W = 2/7.

  1. A.6/35
  2. B.10/21
  3. C.21/10
  4. D.35/6
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (6/35)

Explanation

W = kU gives k = 5/3. Then U = W/k = 2/7 × 3/5 = 6/35.