The rate of consumption of petrol by a vehicle varies directly as the square of...

WAEC 2015

The rate of consumption of petrol by a vehicle varies directly as the square of the distance covered. If 4 litres of petrol is consumed on a distance of 15km. how far would the vehicle go on 9 litres of petrol?

A. 22\(\frac{1}{2}\)km
B. 30km
C. 33\(\frac{1}{2}\)km
D. 45km

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

R \(\alpha\) D²

R = D²K

R = 4 Litres when D = 15cm

thus; 4 = 15²k

4 = 225k

k = \(\frac{4}{225}\)

This gives R = \(\frac{4D^2}{225}\)

Where R = 9litres

equation gives

9 = \(\frac{4D^2}{225}\)

9 x 225 = 4d²

D² = \(\frac{9 \times 225}{4}\)

D = \(\sqrt{9 \times 225}{4}\)

= \(\frac{3 \times 15}{2}\)

= 22\(\frac{1}{2}\)km

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