ECZ 2012 · O-Level Paper 1 — Variation

Given that y varies directly as x and z, and that y = 9 when x = 6 and z = 12, find k, the constant of variation.

  • A. 9
  • B. 12
  • C. 13
  • D. 3

Verified working — step 1

y = kxz, so 9 = k(6)(12) = 3k, giving k = …

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