Proportion

Proportion Quiz

Spec E2.8 · Cambridge IGCSE Maths: Quiz

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  1. 1. If y∝xy \propto x and y=20y=20 when x=4x=4, find yy when x=7x=7

    • A. 2828
    • B. 3535
    • C. 2323
    • D. 140140
  2. 2. If yy is inversely proportional to xx and y=6y=6 when x=10x=10, find yy when x=3x=3

    • A. 2020
    • B. 1.81.8
    • C. 6060
    • D. 22
  3. 3. Which equation represents 'yy is proportional to the cube of xx'?

    • A. y=kx3y=kx^3
    • B. y=kx3y=k\sqrt[3]{x}
    • C. y=kx3y=\frac{k}{x^3}
    • D. y=3kxy=3kx
  4. 4. Share £150 in the ratio 3:2

    • A. £90 : £60
    • B. £75 : £75
    • C. £100 : £50
    • D. £120 : £30
  5. 5. yy is proportional to x2x^2. If xx is doubled, what happens to yy?

    • A. yy doubles
    • B. yy stays the same
    • C. yy is multiplied by 4
    • D. yy is multiplied by 8

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