8th Class
Mathematics
Direct and Inverse Proportions
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Direct and Inverse Proportions
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A labourer is paid Rs. 806 for 13 days of work. If he receives Rs. 1,798, for how many days did he work?
A) 29
B) 35
C) 60
D) 40
Correct Answer:
A
Solution :
Let number of days be y.
Rupees
806
1798
Days
13
Y
More the money, more will be the number days. So it is direct proportion. Hence, \[\frac{806}{13}=\frac{1798}{y}\Rightarrow y=\frac{1798\times 13}{806}=29\]