If the function Q is defined by the formula Q = 5w/(4x(z^2)), by what

If the function Q is defined by the formula Q = 5w/(4x(z^2)), by what factor will Q be multiplied if w is quadrupled, x is doubled, and z is tripled?
A. 1/9
B. 2/9
C. 4/9
D. 3/9
E. 2/27

Given: \(Q=\frac{5w}{4x*z^2}\).

Now, quadruple \(w\), so make it \(4w\); double \(x\) so make it \(2x\); triple \(z\) and substitute these values instead of \(x\), \(y\), and \(z\) in the original equation:

\(\frac{5(4w)}{4(2x)*(3z)^2}=\frac{4*5w}{4*2x*9*z^2}=\frac{4*5w}{18*(4x*z^2)}=\frac{4}{18}*\frac{5w}{4x*z^2}=\frac{2}{9}*\frac{5w}{4x*z^2}\). Thus Q is multiplied by \(\frac{2}{9}\).

Answer: B.

Else plug-in values for \(x\), \(y\), and \(z\). Let \(x=y=z=1\) --> \(Q=\frac{5w}{4x*z^2}=\frac{5}{4}\).

\(4w=4\), \(2x=2\) and \(3z=3\) --> \(\frac{5*4}{4*2*3^2}=\frac{4}{18}*\frac{5}{4}=\frac{2}{9}*\frac{5}{4}\). Thus Q is multiplied by \(\frac{2}{9}\).

Answer: B.

Hope it's clear.