OAU Post-UTME Mathematics 2014 Question 13

Question 13

Variation

If P is directly proportional to √Q; P = 20 when Q = 4. Find Q when P = 100

  1. A.200
  2. B.300
  3. C.100
  4. D.400
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Answer: C (100)

Explanation

P = k√Q: 20 = 2k, so k = 10. 100 = 10√Q gives √Q = 10, Q = 100.