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Direct and Inverse Proportion

The document explains the concepts of direct and inverse proportion, including important formulas and practical tricks for solving related problems. It provides several example questions with solutions to illustrate the application of these concepts in real-life scenarios. Key points include the use of ratios for direct proportion and products for inverse proportion, along with specific examples related to cost, distance, and work.

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Direct and Inverse Proportion

The document explains the concepts of direct and inverse proportion, including important formulas and practical tricks for solving related problems. It provides several example questions with solutions to illustrate the application of these concepts in real-life scenarios. Key points include the use of ratios for direct proportion and products for inverse proportion, along with specific examples related to cost, distance, and work.

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Mathematics: Direct and Inverse Proportion

Concept and Practice Sheet

1 Important Formulas
1.1 Direct Proportion
If x and y vary directly, then:
x1 x2
= =k (where k is the constant of proportionality)
y1 y2

1.2 Inverse Proportion


If x and y vary inversely, then:
x1 × y1 = x2 × y2 = k

2 Pro-Teacher Tricks
• The ”Logic Check”: Before solving, ask yourself: ”If I double one quantity, will the other
double (Direct) or will it be halved (Inverse)?”

• Unitary Method vs. Ratio: For Direct Proportion, use the ratio xy . For Inverse Proportion
(like speed-time or worker-days), always use the product x × y.

• Time and Work: Remember that Workers and Time are almost always in Inverse Pro-
portion.

3 Important Questions & Solutions


1. Cost of 8 kg of sugar is $240. What is the cost of 15 kg of sugar?
Solution: This is Direct Proportion.
8 15
= =⇒ 8x = 15 × 240
240 x
15 × 240
x= = 15 × 30 = $450
8
2. A car travels 180 km in 4 hours at a constant speed. How far will it travel in 7
hours?
Solution: This is Direct Proportion (more time = more distance).
180 x
= =⇒ 4x = 180 × 7
4 7
1260
x= = 315 km
4

1
3. If 12 men can build a wall in 8 days, how many men are required to build the same
wall in 6 days?
Solution: This is Inverse Proportion (fewer days = more men needed).

12 × 8 = x × 6
96
96 = 6x =⇒ x = = 16 men
6
4. A train travels at a speed of 60 km/h and reaches its destination in 3 hours. If the
speed is increased to 90 km/h, how long will it take?
Solution: This is Inverse Proportion (higher speed = less time).

60 × 3 = 90 × x
180
180 = 90x =⇒ x = = 2 hours
90
5. A map is drawn to a scale of 1:20,000. If the distance between two cities on the
map is 5 cm, find the actual distance in km.
Solution: Map scale is a Direct Proportion.

Actual Distance = 5 cm × 20, 000 = 100, 000 cm


100, 000
Convert to km: = 1 km
100, 000

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