Proportions Quiz

In a Partitive Proportion, the whole is equal to the sum of its parts.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The distribution of a whole into separate parts in proportion to a given ratio is referred to as Direct Proportion.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The relationship shown between speed and time is an example of an Indirect Proportion.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If two variables increase together, it’s known as Indirect Proportion.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is true about Direct Proportion?

• Both variables increase or decrease together.

• Only one variable increases while the other decreases.

• Both variables remain constant.

• None of the above.

The steps below are used in partitive proportion EXCEPT

• Add the terms of the ratio.

• Divide the total quantity by the sum of the terms.

• Subtract the sum of the terms from the entire quantity.

• Multiply the terms of the ratio.

In a mixture of nuts and raisins in a ratio 2:3, how much of each is needed to make 5 kg of the mixture?

• 2 kg nuts, 3 kg raisins

• 3 kg nuts, 2 kg raisins

• 1 kg nuts, 4 kg raisins

• 4 kg nuts, 1 kg raisins

Agatha’s motorbike consumes 10 liters of fuel to travel 150 km, how much fuel is needed to travel 375 km?

• 15 liters

• 20 liters

• 25 liters

• 30 liters

In an indirect proportion, as one variable increases, the other variable

• increases

• decreases

• remains constant

• none of the above

The ratio of the ages between the youngest and eldest siblings is 4:7. If the older sibling is 21 years old, how old is the younger sibling?

• 10 years old

• 11 years old

• 12 years old

• 13 years old