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CodeVID-M07-02-PRO-01
Solving Proportions - Assignment
Chapter: Ratios & Proportions (Advanced)
Topic: Solving Proportions Using Cross-Multiplication
Maximum Marks: 35
Time: 75 minutes
Name: ____________________ Roll No.: __________ Date: ____________

General Instructions

  • All questions are compulsory.
  • Section A carries 1 mark each, Section B 2 marks, Section C 3 marks and Section D 5 marks.
  • Show all working for Sections B, C and D. Only final answers are given at the end — for full solutions, raise your doubts with your teacher.
Section A — Multiple Choice Questions 5 × 1 = 5 marks
1.
A proportion states that two ___ are equal.
  • A.numbers
  • B.ratios
  • C.angles
  • D.sums
2.
In $\tfrac{a}{b}=\tfrac{c}{d}$, cross-multiplication gives:
  • A.$ab=cd$
  • B.$ad=bc$
  • C.$ac=bd$
  • D.$a+d=b+c$
3.
If $\tfrac34=\tfrac{x}{8}$, then $x=$
  • A.$4$
  • B.$6$
  • C.$8$
  • D.$12$
4.
Solve $\tfrac{x}{3}=\tfrac46$:
  • A.$1$
  • B.$2$
  • C.$3$
  • D.$4$
5.
Are $\tfrac23$ and $\tfrac69$ in proportion?
  • A.Yes
  • B.No
  • C.Sometimes
  • D.Cannot say
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks) 4 × 2 = 8 marks
6.
Solve $\tfrac{x}{3}=\tfrac46$.
7.
Solve $\tfrac25=\tfrac{x}{10}$.
8.
Solve $\tfrac{6}{x}=\tfrac34$.
9.
Are $\tfrac23$ and $\tfrac69$ in proportion?
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks) 4 × 3 = 12 marks
10.
Solve $\tfrac58=\tfrac{x}{24}$.
11.
Solve $\tfrac{x}{7}=\tfrac{9}{21}$.
12.
If $4$ pens cost Rs $60$, find the cost of $7$ pens using a proportion.
13.
Solve $\tfrac{12}{x}=\tfrac86$.
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks) 2 × 5 = 10 marks
14.
A map uses a scale where $2$ cm represents $50$ km. How many km do $7$ cm represent?
15.
A recipe for $4$ people needs $600$ g of flour. How much flour is needed for $10$ people?

Answer Key

Section A — Multiple Choice Questions
  1. (B) ratios
  2. (B) $ad=bc$
  3. (B) $6$
  4. (B) $2$
  5. (A) Yes
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks)
  1. $x=2$.
  2. $x=4$.
  3. $x=8$.
  4. Yes.
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks)
  1. $x=15$.
  2. $x=3$.
  3. Rs $105$.
  4. $x=9$.
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks)
  1. $175$ km.
  2. $1500$ g.
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