Answer:
Option C. P = 3/q
Explanation:
To know the the correct answer to the question, do the following:
Let us assume a certain number for P say 2 and 3, and then, find the corresponding value for q in each case to see which will give a decreased value for q.
Option A
When P = 2, q =.?
P = 3q
2 = 3q
Divide both side by 3
q = 2/3
When P = 3, q =.?
P = 3q
3 = 3q
Divide both side 3
q = 3/3
q = 1
From the above illustration, we can see that as P increase, q also increase.
Option B
When P = 2, q =.?
P – 3 = q
2 – 3 = q
q = – 1
When P = 3, q =.?
P – 3 = q
3 – 3 = q
q = 0
From the above illustration, we can see that as P increase, q also increase.
Option C
When P = 2, q =.?
P = 3/q
2 = 3/q
Cross multiply
2 × q = 3
Divide both side by 2
q = 3/2
q = 1.5
When P = 3, q =.?
P = 3/q
3 = 3/q
Cross multiply
3 × q = 3
Divide both side by 3
q = 3/3
q = 1
From the above illustration, we can see that as P increase, q decreases.
Option D.
When P = 2, q =.?
1/p = 3/q
1/2 = 3/q
Cross multiply
1 × q = 2 × 3
q = 6
When P = 3, q =.?
1/p = 3/q
1/3 = 3/q
Cross multiply
1 × q = 3 × 3
q = 9
From the above illustration, we can see that as P increase, q also increase.
Now, haven done the above, only option C gives a decreased value for q as the value of P increases.