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Definition of indirect proportion

Updated: 10/18/2022
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Indirect proportion is more famously known as Inverse Proportion.

Inverse proportion is the exact opposite of Direct Proportion.

Inverse Proportion

-As one quantity increases other quantity decreases.

An example problem:

If 4 painters can paint a house in 6 days then how many days can 8 painters paint a house of the same size?

To solve, use cross product

4 painters=6 days 8 painters=x

4x6=24 24/8=3

To paint the same house,8 painters need 3 days.

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