ECZ 2011 · O-Level Paper 1 — Variation

Given that x varies as y and inversely as z2, and that x = 12 when y = 3 and z = 2, find the equation connecting x, y and z.

  • A. x = 4yz2
  • B. x = 16yz2
  • C. x = 16yz2
  • D. x = y16z2

Verified working — step 1

Write x = kyz2. Substituting gives 12 = 3k4, so k = 16 and x = …

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