Choosing a proportion model

Choosing a proportion model

Secondary 2

In each situation, state whether the first quantity is directly proportional to the second, inversely proportional to the second, or neither. Give a reason.

  1. The total cost of identical concert tickets and the number of tickets bought.
  2. The time taken to drive \(120\) km and the average speed of the car.
  3. A plumber’s charge, which is \(\$40\) for each visit plus \(\$30\) per hour, and the number of hours worked on one visit.

Solution:

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Answer:(a) Direct (b) Inverse (c) Neither

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