ECZ 2021 · O-Level Paper 1 — Variation

It is given that y varies directly as 2x and inversely as z2, and y = 4 when x = 8 and z = 2. Find the value of k, the constant of variation.

  • A. 2
  • B. 4
  • C. 12
  • D. 1

Verified working — step 1

Translate the words exactly: "directly as 2x" puts 2x on top - not just x - and "inversely as z2" puts z2 underneath.

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