Important Concepts and Formulas on Direct and Inverse Proportions
1. Two quantities are in direct proportion, if the increase in one quantity causes an increase in the other and
vice-versa.
2. If two quantities x and y are in
direct proportion, then the ratio of their corresponding values remains
constant. For example, x1/y1 = x2/y2
3. Two quantities are in inverse proportion, if the increase in one quantity causes decrease in the other and
vice-versa.
4. If two quantities x and y are in
inverse proportion, then the product of their corresponding values remains
constant. For example, x1y1 = x2y2
5. Speed = Distance/Time; Time =
Distance/Speed; Distance = Speed × Time.
6. If A can do a piece of work in n
days, then A’s one day’s work = 1/n of the work.
7. Number of days to complete the work =
1/One day's work.
8. Time required to do a certain work =
Work to be done/One day's work.
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