Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Chapter 3 Test Prep - Review Exercises - Page 402: 92

Answer

$\frac{1000}{9}$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. As $p$ varies jointly as $q$ and $r^2$, we have $p=kqr^2$ where $k$ is a constant. Step 2. As $p=100$ when $q=2,r=3$, we have $100=k(2)(3)^2$, thus $k=\frac{50}{9}$ Step 3. For $q=5,r=2$, we have $p=\frac{50}{9}(5)(2)^2=\frac{1000}{9}$
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