# Direct Variations Using Unitary Method

Now we will learn how to solve direct variations using unitary method.

We know, the two quantities may be linked in such a way that if one increases, other also increases. If one decreases, the other also decreases.

Some situations of direct variations:

● More articles, more money required to purchase.

● More men at work, more work will be done.

● More speed, more distance covered in fixed time.

● More money borrowed, more interest to be paid.

● More working hours, more work will be done.

Solved examples on direct variations using unitary method:

1. The cost of 3 kg of sugar is $60. What will the cost of 8 kg of sugar be? Solution: This is a situation of direct variation, now we solve using unitary method. Cost of 3 kg of sugar =$ 60

Cost of 1 kg of sugar = $60/3 =$ 20

Cost of 8 kg of sugar = $20 × 8 Therefore, cost of 8 kg of sugar =$ 160

2. If 13 books cost 169, what do 30 books cost?

Solution:

This is a situation of direct variation, now we solve using unitary method.

Cost of 13 books = $169. Cost of 1 book =$ 169/13 = $13. Cost of 30 books =$ 13 × 30.

Therefore, cost of 30 books = $390. 3. A labourer gets$ 684 for 9 days. How many days should he work to get $912? Solution: This is also a situation of direct variation, now we solve using unitary method. For$ 684, the labourer works 9 days.

For $1, the labourer works 9/684 days. For$ 912, the labourer works 9/684 × 912 days.

Therefore, for \$ 912, the labourer works 12 days.

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