Inverse Proportion

It takes 14 hours for a faucet with a flow of 18 liters per minute to fill a reservoir with water. How long will it take if its flow is reduced to 7 liters per minute?

• 32

• 14

• 36

• 24

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

8 cows can graze a field in 28 days. How long would 4 cows take to graze the same field?

• 48

• 56

• 36

• 40

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

If 32 men can reap a field in 15 days, in how many days can 20 men reap the same field?

• 24

• 32

• 48

• 36

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

12 men can dig a pond in 8 days. How many men can dig it in 6 days?

• 20

• 15

• 16

• 24

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Which graph represents an inverse proportion relationship?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Given that y is inversely proportional to x, what is the general equation?

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6 men can paint a building in 15 days. Find the number of days taken for 5 men to paint the same building.

• 10

• 14

• 18

• 22

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

It is given that p is inversely proportional to . When p is 20, q is 8. Find an equation connecting p and q.

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If 8 men can assemble 28 cars in one day, how many cars can 20 men assemble in one day?

• 60

• 70

• 80

• 90

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Given the above relationship, find the value of x when y=6.

• x=6

• x=-6

• x=-6 or +6

• x=4

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2