GRADE 8 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 7

Direct and Inverse Proportion

Direct proportion grows together; inverse decreases as the other increases.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Direct proportion grows together; inverse decreases as the other increases.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

4 pens cost ₹60. Cost of 6?

  1. Step 1: Cost per pen 60/4=15
  2. Step 2: times 6.

Final answer: ₹90

PRACTISE YOURSELF

2 pens cost ₹20. Cost of 5?

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₹50

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