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JAMB Mathematics 2015 Objective — Question 15

Question 15 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The length a person can jump is inversely proportional to his weight. If a 20kg person can jump 1.5m, find the constant of proportionality.

  • A. 30Correct
  • B. 20
  • C. 15
  • D. 60

Explanation

L = k/W ⟹ 1.5 = k/20 ⟹ k = 30.

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