JAMB Mathematics 2012 Question 15

Question 15

Variation

U is inversely proportional to the cube of V and U = 81 when V = 2. Find U when V = 3.

  1. A.24
  2. B.27
  3. C.32
  4. D.36
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Answer: A (24)

Explanation

U = k/V3: k = 81 × 8 = 648. When V = 3, U = 648/27 = 24.