ECZ 2025 · O-Level Paper 1 — Variation

Three variables p, q and r are such that p varies as q and inversely as the square of r. p96aq127242r2b3 Find the value of k, the constant of variation.

  • A. 1
  • B. 3
  • C. 9
  • D. 27

Verified working — step 1

Translate the words first: "varies as q" puts q on top; "inversely as the square of r" puts r2 underneath. Then read one COMPLETE column of the table.

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