Neco 2022 Mathematics Question 42

Practice objective / multiple choice question 42 from the 2022 Neco Mathematics examination.

Neco 2022 Mathematics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 42 NECO • 2022 • MATHEMATICS • objective

The cost \(C\) (in Naira) of producing \(x\) units of a product varies directly with the square of \(x\) and inversely with the number of workers \(w\) employed. When 500 units are produced by 20 workers, the cost is \(\text{₦}12{,}000\). Find the cost when 800 units are produced using the same number of workers. Also, if the company wishes to keep the cost at \(\text{₦}12{,}000\) while producing 800 units, how many workers are required (to the nearest whole worker)?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. ₦30,720 and 51 workers (to the nearest whole)
B. ₦24,000 and 40 workers (to the nearest whole)
C. ₦30,720 and 50 workers (to the nearest whole)
D. ₦36,800 and 45 workers (to the nearest whole)
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
₦30,720 and 51 workers (to the nearest whole)

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This is Neco 2022 Mathematics Question 42. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Neco Mathematics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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