JOINT VARIATION

JOINT VARIATION
The statement “ varies jointly as and ” means ,
or , where is the constant of variation. Joint
variation is a variation where a quantity varies
directly as the product of two or more other
quantities.
Solving Joint Variation Problems

Step 1: Write the correct equation.

Step 2: Use the information given in the problem

to find the value of k called the
constant of variation or the constant of
proportionality.
Solving Joint Variation Problems

Step 3: Rewrite the equation from step 1

substituting in the value of k found in step 2.
Solving Joint Variation Problems

Step 4: Use the equation found in step 3 and the

remaining information given in the problem to
answer the question asked. When solving word
problems, remember to include units in your final
answer.
Example 1:
Find the equation of the variation where
varies jointly as and , where when and .
Example 2:
varies jointly as and and
when and . Find
when and .
Example 3:
The simple interest earned in a given time varies
jointly as the principal and interest rate . If ₱3000
earned ₱450 at 6% interest rate, how much would be
earned by ₱5000 at 5% interest rate at the same time?
 Activity:
Translate each variation statement into a mathematical
sentence. Use as the constant of variation.
1) varies jointly as and .
2) varies jointly as , , and .
3) The volume of a cylinder varies jointly as its
height and the square of the radius .
 Activity:
4) The area of a parallelogram varies jointly as the base
and altitude .

5) The volume of a square pyramid varies jointly as the

altitude and the square of one side of the base .
 Assignment:
1) varies jointly as and . If when and , find the
constant of variation and the equation of the
relation.
2) varies jointly as and and when and . Find when
and .
• The area (A) of a triangle varies jointly as the base
(b) and the height (h). A triangle with a base of 8 cm
and a height of 9 cm has an area of 36 square
centimeters. Find the area when the base is 10 cm
and the height is 7 cm.