The City School

Academic Year 2020-21

Class 8
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Ratio (Direct proportion)
Worksheet # 1

Student’s Name: ___________________ Date: ___________

Let’s Recall
Basis for Ratio Proportion
Comparison
Meaning Ratio refers to the When two ratios are set
comparison of two values of equal to each other, it is
the same unit. called as proportion
What is it? Expression Equation
Denoted by Colon (:) sign Double Colon (::) or Equal
to (=) sign
Represents Quantitative relationship Quantitative relationship f a
between two categories. category and the total.
Keyword ‘To every’ ‘Out of’

You can recall the explanation of ratio and proportion through the given URL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LoNWkGorxs
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Refer page 3, 4 and 5 of D-2 7 Edition to learn about the concept and then
attempt the following questions.

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Q1. Review table 1.1 from Investigation (D2 7 Edition Pg# 3) and answer the following
questions.
a) If the number of days a book is overdue increases, will the fine increase or decrease?

b) If the number of days a book is overdue is doubled, how will the fine change?

c) If the number of days a book is overdue is tripled, what will happen to the fine?
 d) If the number of days a book is overdue is halved, how will the fine change?

e) If the number of days a book is overdue is reduced to 1/3 of the original number, what
will happen to the fine?

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D-2 7 Edition
Guided Practice: Worked Example 1
Independent Practice: Practice Now 1
Q2. When two values are increasing or decreasing at the same time in the same ratio, it
is direct proportion
a) Give two more real life examples of quantities that are in direct proportion.

b) Explain why they are directly proportional to each other.

Q3. If 10 books cost $5, how much do such 12 books cost?

Q4. If 4 men can build a room in 5 days, how many days will 10 men take to build the same
room?
 Let’s have Fun

Extended Optional Practice:

https://www.ixl.com/math/geometry/ratios-and-proportions