The length a person can jump is inversely proportional to his weight. If a 20 kg person can jump 1.5 m, find the constant of proportionality
A
60
B
30
C
20
D
15
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
L ∝ 1/W
L = K/W
K = WL
= 1.5 * 20
30
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7760)