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If \(y \propto \frac{1}{x^2}\) and x = 3 when y = 4, find y when...

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WAEC 1995

If \(y \propto \frac{1}{x^2}\) and x = 3 when y = 4, find y when x = 2.

  • A. 1
  • B. 3
  • C. 9
  • D. 18
  • E. 21
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

\(y \propto \frac{1}{x^2}\)

\(y = \frac{k}{x^2}\)

\(4 = \frac{k}{3^2}\)

\(k = 4 \times 3^2 = 36\)

\(y = \frac{36}{x^2}\)

When x = 2,

\(y = \frac{36}{2^2} = 9\)

 


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