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Give an example of direct proportion mentioned in the text other than petrol consumption and distance travelled.
Give an example of direct proportion mentioned in the text other than petrol consumption and distance travelled.
Total amount spent and number of articles purchased
What are some other examples of direct proportion that you can think of?
What are some other examples of direct proportion that you can think of?
Answers may vary, but could include: time spent studying and exam scores, speed and distance traveled, etc.
In the clock activity mentioned in the text, what is the relationship between the angle turned by the minute hand and the time that has passed?
In the clock activity mentioned in the text, what is the relationship between the angle turned by the minute hand and the time that has passed?
Direct proportion
How can you show that the angle turned by the minute hand and the time passed are directly proportional in the clock activity?
How can you show that the angle turned by the minute hand and the time passed are directly proportional in the clock activity?
Can you think of another real-life example that demonstrates direct proportionality similar to the clock activity?
Can you think of another real-life example that demonstrates direct proportionality similar to the clock activity?
Explain why understanding direct proportion is important in everyday life.
Explain why understanding direct proportion is important in everyday life.
Give an example of a situation where the quantity of articles purchased increases, leading to an increase in the total cost.
Give an example of a situation where the quantity of articles purchased increases, leading to an increase in the total cost.
Explain a scenario where more money deposited in a bank results in higher interest earned.
Explain a scenario where more money deposited in a bank results in higher interest earned.
Describe a situation where an increase in the speed of a vehicle leads to a decrease in the time taken to cover the same distance.
Describe a situation where an increase in the speed of a vehicle leads to a decrease in the time taken to cover the same distance.
Provide an example where having more workers for a given job reduces the time taken to complete the work.
Provide an example where having more workers for a given job reduces the time taken to complete the work.
Give a scenario where the cost of 1 kg of sugar is known to be ` 36, and calculate the cost of 3 kg of sugar.
Give a scenario where the cost of 1 kg of sugar is known to be ` 36, and calculate the cost of 3 kg of sugar.
How can one determine the quantity of each item needed by Mohan to make tea for five persons?
How can one determine the quantity of each item needed by Mohan to make tea for five persons?
Explain direct proportion in the context of the length of a side and the perimeter of a square.
Explain direct proportion in the context of the length of a side and the perimeter of a square.
Using the concept of proportion, estimate the changes in ingredient quantities to make halwa for your entire class.
Using the concept of proportion, estimate the changes in ingredient quantities to make halwa for your entire class.
Can problems under 'direct variation' be solved using the unitary method? Explain.
Can problems under 'direct variation' be solved using the unitary method? Explain.
Describe inverse proportion with an example from the text.
Describe inverse proportion with an example from the text.
How does the time taken to cover a distance change with increasing speed, according to the example in the text?
How does the time taken to cover a distance change with increasing speed, according to the example in the text?
Explain the relationship between Zaheeda's speed and the time taken to go to school using the four different modes of transport.
Explain the relationship between Zaheeda's speed and the time taken to go to school using the four different modes of transport.
