Ejercicios de Proporcionalidad Directa e Inversa
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Con tecnología de IAIn the context of the photocopying machine, 'k' represents the time taken to copy one page, which remains constant for the operation. It reflects the efficiency of the machine. The total time (y) required to copy x pages can be calculated as y = k * x, where k is the time per page. For instance, with 80 pages copied in 4.2 minutes, k equals 0.0525 minutes per page .
The constant 0.0525 minutes per page models the intrinsic efficiency of the machine, expressing its capacity for workflow per page. This metric allows operational predictions: multiplying the constant by the number of pages gives the total copying time, indicating how well resources translate into productive output. It serves both operational and strategic decision-making implemented in scheduling and workload distribution .
To distribute the reward of $15,000,000 in ratios 2:3:5, first calculate the total ratio: 2+3+5=10. The amount per ratio unit is $1,500,000 ($15,000,000 divided by 10). Thus, Samuel (2 units) receives $3,000,000, Maria (3 units) receives $4,500,000, and Claudio (5 units) receives $7,500,000. This distribution reflects direct proportionality related to the number of children .
If the length of a rectangle doubles, the width must halve to maintain the constant area of 32 cm², according to the formula for area (A = length * width). Graphically, this inverse relationship resembles a hyperbola where one variable increases as the other decreases proportionally. This relationship can be visualized as curves approaching axes asymptotically on a graph of length versus width .
The direct proportionality principle ensures equitable distribution based on predefined criteria, in this case, the number of grandchildren. Each child's share of the inheritance corresponds directly to their children's count, ensuring that more numerous descendants correspond to larger shares. The fairness lies in aligning resource distribution directly with family size, which is practical and systematic in addressing individual needs .
The proportionality between liters of gasoline and kilometers an automobile can travel is an example of direct proportionality. This means that as the amount of gasoline (liters) increases, the number of kilometers that can be traveled also increases proportionally. Therefore, the relationship can be expressed as a linear function where the constant of proportionality (the rate of fuel consumption) represents kilometers per liter .
If the number of animals increases, the number of days the forage will last decreases inversely proportional to the increase in animals. If the original number of animals is doubled, the number of days - originally 80 - will halve. This inverse relationship can be calculated using the constant of proportionality. Thus if, for instance, the number of animals increases to 1000, the days will reduce to 40. The relationship can be expressed as D = 40000/N, where D is the number of days, and N is the number of animals .
Graphically, representing the number of beverages against total price shows a linear relationship passing through the origin, confirming direct proportionality. The graph's slope equates to the price per beverage, illustrating how cost scales with quantity. This graph aids in visualizing scalability, budget forecasting, and sensitivity to quantity changes .
If fuel consumption and distance are directly proportional, the distance covered can be calculated using the constant of proportionality, which is the distance per liter. If the car covers D kilometers per liter, for L liters, the covered distance is D * L. For example, if a car covers 20 kilometers on one liter, then with 3 liters, it covers 60 kilometers .
In the equation y = 18x, 'y' represents area covered, and 'x' represents gallons of paint. The proportional constant (18) suggests that for each additional gallon, a fixed area of 18 square meters is covered. This demonstrates consistent efficiency per unit of paint and linear proportionality, enabling predictive modeling of paint needs for various projects .
