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JAMB Mathematics 2010 Objective — Question 17

Question 17 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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17. If y varies directly as the square root of x and y=3 when x=16. Calculate y when x=64. A. 3 B. 5.6 C. 5 D. 12

  • A. 3
  • B. 5.6
  • C. 5
  • D. 12Correct

Explanation

y=k.sqrt(x). 3=k.sqrt16=4k, k=3/4. y=(3/4)sqrt(64)=(3/4)x8=6.

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