If x varies inversely as y and y varies directly as Z, what is the...

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2014

If x varies inversely as y and y varies directly as Z, what is the relationship between x and z?

  • A. x \(\alpha\) z
  • B. x \(\alpha \frac{1}{z}\)
  • C. x \(\alpha z^2\)
  • D. x \(\alpha \frac{1}{z^2}\)

Correct Answer: B. x \(\alpha \frac{1}{z}\)

Explanation

x \(\alpha \frac{1}{y}\)

y \(\alpha z\)

the relationship = x \(\alpha \frac{1}{z}\)



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