ECZ 2023 · GCE Paper 1 — Variation

Z varies inversely as the square of x and directly as y, and z = 6 when x = -3 and y = 27. Find the value of k, the constant of variation.

  • A. 12
  • B. 54
  • C. 18
  • D. 2

Verified working — step 1

Translate the words first: "inversely as the square of x" puts x2 underneath; "directly as y" puts y on top.

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