Question on: WAEC Mathematics - 2001
If N varies directly as M and N = 8 when M = 20 find M when N = 7
A
13
B
15
C
\(17\frac{1}{2}\)
D
\(18\frac{1}{2}\)
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Correct Option: C
N ∝ M
∴N = kM where k is a constant
N = 8 when M = 20
∴ 8 = k x 20
(k = \frac{8}{20} = \frac{2}{5}<br />
∴ N = \frac{2}{5}M<br />
If N = 7<br />
∴ 7 = \frac{2}{5}M<br />
M = \frac{35}{2} = 17\frac{1}{2})
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