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Problems on Unitary Method Using Inverse Variation

We will learn how to solve problems on unitary method using inverse variation.

We know, if two quantities are related in such a way that increase in one quantity causes corresponding decrease in the other quantity and vice versa, then such a variation is called an inverse variation or indirect variation.


Solved problems on unitary method using inverse variation:

1. 12 typists working for 4 hours to type a book in 18 days. In how many days 4 typists will work for 8 hours to type same book?

Solution:

This is a situation of indirect variation.

12 typists working for 4 hours type a book in 18 days

1 typist working for 4 hours types a book in 18 × 12 days.

1 typist working for 1 hour types a book in 18 × 12 × 4 days.

4 typists working for 1 hour type a book in (18 × 12 × 4)/4

4 typists working for 8 hours type a book in (18 × 12 × 4)/(4 × 8) days.

Therefore, 4 typists working for 8 hours type a book in 27 days.

2. 16 men can build a wall in 56 hours. How many men will be required to do the same work in 32 hours?

Solution:

This is a situation of inverse variation

More the number of men, the faster will they build the wall.

In 56 hours, the wall is built by 16 men.

In 1 hour, the wall is built by 16 × 56 men.

In 32 hours, the wall is built by (16 × 56)/32 men

Therefore, in 32 hours, the wall is built by 28 men.



3. If 72 workers can do a piece of work in 40 days, in how many days will 64 workers complete the same work?

Solution:

This is a situation of indirect variation.

Less workers will require more days to complete the work.

72 workers can do the work in 40 days

1 worker can do the same work in 72 × 40 days

64 workers can do the same work in (72 × 40)/64

Therefore, 64 workers can do the same work in 45 days.

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Inverse Variation Using Method of Proportion

Problems on Unitary Method using Direct Variation

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