passpadi

2002

Mathematics

JAMB

If x varies directly as √n and x = 9 when n = 9, find x when n = (17/9)

A.

4

B.

27

C.

√3

D.

√17

Correct Answer: √17

Explanation

x ∝ √n x = k√n 9 = k√9 ⟹ 9 = 3k k = 3 x = 3√n When n = 17/9, x = 3 × √(17/9) = √17

x ∝ √n x = k√n 9 = k√9 ⟹ 9 = 3k k = 3 x = 3√n When n = 17/9, x = 3 × √(17/9) = √17
passpadi
©2023 Passpadi. All rights reserved.