If P varies directly as Q, and P = 227 when Q = 232, find P when Q = 116.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
P α Q
⇒ P = KQ (K = constant)
⇒ 227 = K x 232
⇒ K = \(\frac{232}{227}\)
⇒ Therefore, P = \(\frac{232}{227}\) x 116
⇒ P = 113.5.
If P varies directly as Q, and P = 227 when Q = 232, find P when Q = 116.
Correct answer: option 2
P α Q
⇒ P = KQ (K = constant)
⇒ 227 = K x 232
⇒ K = \(\frac{232}{227}\)
⇒ Therefore, P = \(\frac{232}{227}\) x 116
⇒ P = 113.5.