Variations

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1. Suppose x varies directly as the square root of y and x=12 when y=45. (4 marks)

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2. The time t hours needed for Mr. Wong to drive from town Y to town X varies
inversely as the average speed r km/h of his car. He takes 5 hours if he drives in
120 km/h. (5 marks)

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3. Refer to Question 2, find the time he needs if he drives at 88 km/h. (3 marks)

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4. Suppose a varies jointly as b and the square root of c. When a=23 , b=12 , c=91 .
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5. Refer to Question 4, find the value if a=55676 and b=486348. (4 marks)

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6. Mr. Kan investigates the monthly profit P of running a taxi. He finds that the profit
partly varies directly as the number of passengers x and partly varies inversely as
the travelling time y . Suppose P=18956 , x=1000 , y=23 and P=19999 , x=2888 ,
y=167.

a. Find an equation connecting P, x and y. (7 marks)

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7. Suppose w varies directly as the square of y. Find the percentage change

a. w if y is decreased by 88.9%.
b. w if y is increased by 45.88%.
c. y if w is decreased by 77.7%.
d. y if w is increased by 2.88%. (20 marks)

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