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JAMB Mathematics 2017 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 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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y is inversely proportional to x and y=6 when x=7. Find the constant of the variation.

  • A. A. 48
  • B. B. 47
  • C. C. 54
  • D. D. 42Correct

Explanation

y=k/x, so k=xy=7x6=42.

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