Graphs of inverse proportion problems

Graphs of inverse proportion problems

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?
Correct answer: Direct
Inverse
Neither
Q4.
Direct, inverse or neither?
Correct answer: Direct
Inverse
Neither
Q5.
Direct, inverse or neither?
Direct
Inverse
Correct answer: Neither
Q6.
Direct, inverse or neither?
Direct
Correct answer: Inverse
Neither
Q7.
Direct, inverse or neither?
Direct
Inverse
Correct answer: Neither

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UnitMaths / Direct and indirect proportion