ECZ 2024 · O-Level Paper 1 — Variation

It is given that a varies as b and inversely as the square of c, and a = 9 when b = 12 and c = 2. Find the value of k, the constant of variation.

  • A. 3
  • B. 27
  • C. 13
  • D. 9

Verified working — step 1

Translate the words first: "varies as b" puts b on top; "inversely as the square of c" puts c2 underneath.

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