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JAMB Mathematics 2017 Objective — Question 30

Question 30 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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If P varies inversely as the square of q and p=4 when q=5, find p when q=2.

  • A. A. 32
  • B. B. 12
  • C. C. 16
  • D. D. 25Correct

Explanation

p=k/q²; k=pq²=4x25=100. When q=2, p=100/4=25.

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