Graphs of inverse proportion problems

Graphs of inverse proportion problems

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn to recognise and distinguish the graphical representation of inverse proportion.

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5 Questions

Q1.
It takes 4 builders 6 days to build a wall. How long will it take 2 builders?
Correct answer: 12 days
24 days
3 days
Q2.
It takes builders 6 days to build a wall. How long will it take 8 builders?
14 days
Correct answer: 3 days
48 days
9 days
Q3.
It takes 2 people 3 hours to clean the house. How long does it take 6 people to clean?
0. 5 hrs
Correct answer: 1 hr
1.5 hrs.
Q4.
A journey takes 6 hours if driving at 30 mph. How long should the same journey if the driver drives ta 60mph?
Correct answer: 3 hrs
4 hours
90 min
Q5.
True or False: The circumference of a circle and its diameter are inversely proportional?
Correct answer: False
True

7 Questions

Q1.
True or False? Inverse proportion can be represented graphically with the line 𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙 passing through the origin.
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
True or False: Inverse proportion can be represented graphically using 𝑦 =𝑎/𝑥. This is a curved line.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
Direct, inverse or neither?
An image in a quiz
Correct answer: Direct
Inverse
Neither
Q4.
Direct, inverse or neither?
An image in a quiz
Correct answer: Direct
Inverse
Neither
Q5.
Direct, inverse or neither?
An image in a quiz
Direct
Inverse
Correct answer: Neither
Q6.
Direct, inverse or neither?
An image in a quiz
Direct
Correct answer: Inverse
Neither
Q7.
Direct, inverse or neither?
An image in a quiz
Direct
Inverse
Correct answer: Neither

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UnitMaths / Direct and indirect proportion