WAEC - Mathematics (1998 - No. 55)

P varies inversely as Q. The table above shows the value of Q for some selected values of P
What is the missing value of Q in the table?

4
9
15
16
144

Explanation

K = 6 x 24 = 144 from the first column

P = \(\frac{\text{K}}{\text{Q}}\)

when P = 9, Q = ?

Q = \(\frac{144}{9}\) = 16

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