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The rate of consumption of petrol by a vehicle varies directly as the square of the distance covered. If 4 litres of petrol is consumed on a distance of 15km. how far would the vehicle go on 9 litres of petrol?

A.

2212km

B.

30km

C.

3312km

D.

45km

Correct answer is A

R α D2

R = D2K

R = 4 Litres when D = 15cm

thus; 4 = 152k

4 = 225k

k = 4225

This gives R = 4D2225

Where R = 9litres

equation gives

9 = 4D2225

9 x 225 = 4d2

D2 = 9×2254

D = 9×2254

= 3×152

= 2212km