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Three quantities P,Q,and R are such that P varies jointly with Q and the square of R . if P = 900 when...

Three quantities P,Q,and R are such that P varies jointly with Q and the square of R . if P = 900 when
Q = 20 and R = 3
Find (i) an equation connecting P, Q and R
(ii) the value of R when Q = 10 and P = 800

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Kavungya answered the question on September 20, 2019 at 06:49

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