Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2009

W is directly proportional to U. If w = 5 when U = 3, find when W = 2/7
A
6/35
B
10/21
C
21/10
D
35/6
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Correct Option: A
\(W ∝ U\\ W = KU\\ K = \frac{W}{U}\\ K = \frac{5}{3}\\ W = \frac{5}{3}U\\ \frac{2}{7} = \frac{5}{3}U\\ U = \frac{2}{7} \times \frac{3}{5}\\ U = \frac{6}{35}\)

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