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WAEC Mathematics 2017 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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If x varies inversely as y and y varies directly as z, what is the relationship between x and z?

  • A. A. x α z
  • B. B. x α 1/zCorrect
  • C. C. x α z^-1
  • D. D. x α 1/z^2

Explanation

If x α 1/y and y α z, then x α 1/z.

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