Proportionality

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If x is directly proportional to y => x = ky

If x is directly proportional to square of y => x = $$ky^2$$

If x is directly proportional to cube of y => x = $$ky^3$$

Here, 'k' is a proportionality constant.

When x is indirectly proportional to y => $$x=\dfrac{k}{y}$$

Question 1

If the price of milk goes up by 33.33%, how much should the consumption decrease on a average for the expenditure on it to remain the same?

Question 2

The perimeter of a triangle is increased by 10%, with all sides increasing proportionately. What is the % increase in the area of the triangle?

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