ECZ 2026 · GCE Paper 1 — Variation
P varies as q and inversely as the square of r, and when p = 6, q = 18 and r = 3. Find the value of q when p = 9 and r = 5.
- A. 15
- B. 75
- C. 27
- D. 3
Verified working — step 1
Build the formula, find k from the first set of values, then substitute p = 9 and r = 5 and solve for q.The full step-by-step working and final answer are included with Premium — checked against ECZ marking standards.
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