Key Concept: Ratio Simplification, Proportional Reasoning

c) 3:2
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio 9:6, we divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
1. GCD of 9 and 6 is 3.
2. Divide both terms by 3: $\frac{9}{3} : \frac{6}{3} = 3:2$.
The simplified ratio is 3:2.

Key Concept: Proportional Scaling

b) 10
[Solution Description]
The given ratio is 4 bags per 10 meters.
For 25 meters, let the required number of bags be $b$.
Therefore, $\frac{4}{10} = \frac{b}{25}$.
Solving for $b$, $b = \frac{4 \times 25}{10} = 10$ bags.

Key Concept: Proportional Reasoning

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that images A, C, and D look similar due to proportional width-to-height ratios. This is true because when comparing image A ($60:40$) with image C ($30:20$), both width and height are scaled by $\frac{1}{2}$. Similarly, image D ($90:60$) is scaled by $\frac{3}{2}$ from image A. The reason correctly explains that this similarity arises because the changes in width and height occur by the same multiplicative factor, preserving proportionality.

Key Concept: Proportional Change

a) 90 mm width, 60 mm height
[Solution Description]
To find which image is proportional to Image A (60:40), simplify its ratio by dividing both sides by their HCF (20). Simplified ratio = $60/20 : 40/20 = 3:2$. Now check options:
– Option a) 90:60 → Divide by 30 → $3:2$ (matches).
– Option b) 30:15 → Divide by 15 → $2:1$ (does not match).
– Option c) 80:40 → Divide by 40 → $2:1$ (does not match).
– Option d) 60:60 → Divide by 60 → $1:1$ (does not match).
Thus, only option a) has the same simplified ratio as Image A.

Key Concept: Width–Height Proportional Change

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that images A, C, and D look similar due to proportional changes in width and height. This is true as shown in the given data:
– For image C compared to A: Width change factor = $\frac{30}{60} = \frac{1}{2}$, Height change factor = $\frac{20}{40} = \frac{1}{2}$ (same).
– For image D compared to A: Width change factor = $\frac{90}{60} = 1.5$, Height change factor = $\frac{60}{40} = 1.5$ (same).
The reason correctly explains the assertion because proportional scaling preserves similarity. Thus, both are true, and the reason is the correct explanation.

Key Concept: Width-height ratio, Simplest form

a) 72:48
[Solution Description]
First, we simplify the given ratio 48:32 by dividing both terms by their HCF 16 to get 3:2. Now we check which option has the same simplest form.
Option a) 72:48 simplifies to 3:2 (dividing by 24)
Option b) 64:32 simplifies to 2:1 (dividing by 32)
Option c) 90:45 simplifies to 2:1 (dividing by 45)
Option d) 120:100 simplifies to 6:5 (dividing by 20)
Only option a) has the same simplest form as the given image.

Key Concept: Multiplicative vs. Additive Changes

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that images look similar when both dimensions are scaled by the same multiplicative factor, which is true as per the syllabus. The reason explains that proportional change preserves the shape, which is also true and correctly explains why the assertion holds. Hence, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Key Concept: Multiplicative vs. Additive Changes

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that scaling both width and height by the same multiplicative factor (0.8) preserves similarity. According to the syllabus, images remain similar only if their dimensions change proportionally (same multiplicative factor). Thus, the assertion is true. The reason correctly explains why multiplicative scaling preserves similarity, as it ensures proportional changes in dimensions. Therefore, both assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Proportional Ratios

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To determine if the ratios $6 : 9$ and $12 : 18$ are proportional, we will simplify both ratios to their simplest form.
Step 1: Simplify $6 : 9$ by dividing both terms by their HCF, which is 3. So, $\frac{6}{3} : \frac{9}{3} = 2 : 3$.
Step 2: Simplify $12 : 18$ by dividing both terms by their HCF, which is 6. So, $\frac{12}{6} : \frac{18}{6} = 2 : 3$.
Since both simplified forms are equal ($2 : 3$), the two ratios are proportional. Also, the Reason correctly explains why they are proportional—because simplifying both yields the same ratio.

Key Concept: Ratios, Proportionality

b) 6 : 9
[Solution Description]
First, simplify the given ratio $8 : 12$ by dividing both terms by their HCF, which is 4:
$8 : 12 = 2 : 3$
Now, check each option to see if it simplifies to $2 : 3$:
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Key Concept: Ratios, Proportionality

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that if two ratios $\frac{a}{b}$ and $\frac{c}{d}$ are proportional, then they are equal. This is true because proportionality of ratios means they represent the same relationship, hence their simplified forms are identical.
The Reason states that two ratios are proportional if and only if their cross-products are equal ($ad = bc$). This is also true as it is the fundamental condition for checking proportionality. Furthermore, the Reason correctly explains the Assertion because the equality of cross-products implies the equality of the ratios.
Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Key Concept: Ratio Application

b) 25
[Solution Description]
Given the ratio $3 : 5$ for apples to oranges, let the number of oranges be $x$. Using proportionality: $\frac{3}{5} = \frac{15}{x}$. Cross-multiply to get $3x = 75$. Solving, $x = 25$. Thus, there are 25 oranges.

Key Concept: Dividing a Quantity in a Given Ratio

b) \$3,000 and \$2,000
[Solution Description]
To divide \$5,000 in the ratio $3 : 2$, first calculate the total parts: $3 + 2 = 5$.
First person’s share: $3 \times \frac{5000}{5} = 3 \times 1000 = \$3,000$.
Second person’s share: $2 \times \frac{5000}{5} = 2 \times 1000 = \$2,000$.

Key Concept: Proportional Ratios

a) $8 : 12$
[Solution Description]
To determine which ratio is proportional to $4 : 6$, first simplify $4 : 6$ to its simplest form. The HCF of 4 and 6 is 2. Dividing both terms by 2 gives:
$\frac{4}{2} : \frac{6}{2} = 2 : 3$
Now, check each option by simplifying it to see if it matches $2 : 3$.
Option a) simplifies to $8 : 12$ → $\frac{8}{4} : \frac{12}{4} = 2 : 3$. This matches the simplified form of $4 : 6$.
The other options do not simplify to $2 : 3$.

Key Concept: Definition of Ratio

b) 3 units of the first quantity for every 4 units of the second
[Solution Description]
A ratio $a : b$ represents ‘a’ units of the first quantity for every ‘b’ units of the second quantity. Therefore, $3 : 4$ means 3 units of one quantity for every 4 units of another.

Key Concept: Interpretation of Ratios

c) 15 cups
[Solution Description]
The given ratio of sugar to flour is $3 : 5$. For every 3 cups of sugar, 5 cups of flour are needed. If 9 cups of sugar are used, we need to find the corresponding amount of flour.
First, determine the scaling factor:
$\text{Scaling factor} = \frac{9}{3} = 3$
Multiply the flour part of the ratio by this scaling factor:
$5 \times 3 = 15$
Thus, 15 cups of flour are needed.

Key Concept: Proportional Ratios

a) $8 : 12$
[Solution Description]
Simplify $4 : 6$ by dividing both terms by their HCF, which is 2. This gives $2 : 3$. Now check which option simplifies to $2 : 3$. Option a) $8 : 12$ simplifies to $2 : 3$ (divided by 4). So, $4 : 6 :: 8 : 12$.

Key Concept: Simplification of Ratios

b) $2 : 3$
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $72 : 108$, we divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 72 and 108 is 36.
$\frac{72}{36} : \frac{108}{36} = 2 : 3$
Therefore, the simplified ratio is $2 : 3$.

Key Concept: Simplifying Ratios

b) $2 : 3$
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $30 : 45$, find the Highest Common Factor (HCF) of 30 and 45, which is 15. Divide both terms by 15: $30 \div 15 = 2$ and $45 \div 15 = 3$. The simplified ratio is $2 : 3$.

Key Concept: Proportional Ratios

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
First, let’s verify the assertion by simplifying both ratios:
– For $12:18$, dividing both terms by 6 (HCF) gives $2:3$.
– For $8:12$, dividing both terms by 4 (HCF) gives $2:3$.
Since both simplified ratios are equal ($2:3$), the assertion is true. The reason correctly explains why the assertion is true because it shows that both ratios simplify to the same simplest form.

Key Concept: Simplifying Ratios

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $12 : 18$, we find the HCF of 12 and 18. The factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12. The factors of 18 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 18. The highest common factor (HCF) of 12 and 18 is 6. Dividing both terms of the ratio $12 : 18$ by 6, we get $\frac{12}{6} : \frac{18}{6} = 2 : 3$. Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Key Concept: Simplifying ratios, Proportional reasoning

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
Let the side lengths of the two cubes be $3k$ and $5k$ respectively. The surface area of a cube is given by $6 \times (\text{side length})^2$. So, the surface areas are:
Cube 1: $6 \times (3k)^2 = 6 \times 9k^2 = 54k^2$
Cube 2: $6 \times (5k)^2 = 6 \times 25k^2 = 150k^2$
The ratio of their surface areas is $54k^2 : 150k^2$, which simplifies to $9:25$ when divided by their HCF of 6$k^2$. The reason correctly explains the assertion since the surface area indeed depends on the square of the side length.

Key Concept: Simplifying ratios

b) $3 : 5$
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $45 : 75$, first find the HCF of 45 and 75. The HCF is 15. Now divide both terms by 15:
$45 \div 15 = 3 \\ \\ 75 \div 15 = 5$
So, the simplified ratio is $3 : 5$.

Key Concept: Proportional reasoning

a) Yes, because their cross-products are equal
[Solution Description]
To check if two ratios are proportional, we can cross-multiply and see if the products are equal:
$8 \times 15 = 120 \\ \\ 10 \times 12 = 120$
Since both products are equal ($120 = 120$), the ratios are proportional.

Key Concept: Finding Missing Terms in Proportional Ratios

c) $24 : 36$
[Solution Description]
The given ratio $8 : 12$ can be simplified to $2 : 3$. To find the missing term in $24 : \_\_\_\_$, observe that 24 is obtained by multiplying the first term (8) by 3. Therefore, multiply the second term (12) by 3:
$12 \times 3 = 36$
So, the proportional ratio is $24 : 36$.

Key Concept: Ratios in Their Simplest Form

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The ratio $60 : 40$ simplifies to $3 : 2$ when divided by their HCF, which is 20. Similarly, the ratio $90 : 60$ simplifies to $3 : 2$ when divided by their HCF, which is 30. Since both ratios simplify to the same form ($3 : 2$), they are proportional. The Reason correctly explains why the ratios are proportional.

Key Concept: Proportional ratios with fractions

c) 15 and 6
[Solution Description]
First simplify $15 : 25$ to $3 : 5$ by dividing by HCF 5.
For $9 : x$ to be proportional to $3 : 5$, set $\frac{9}{x} = \frac{3}{5}$.
Cross-multiply: $3x = 45 \Rightarrow x = 15$.
For $y : 10$ to be proportional to $3 : 5$, set $\frac{y}{10} = \frac{3}{5}$.
Cross-multiply: $5y = 30 \Rightarrow y = 6$.

Key Concept: Ratios in Their Simplest Form, Proportional Ratios

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To determine whether the assertion and reason are correct:
1. Simplify the ratio $14 : 21$ by dividing both terms by their HCF, which is 7. This gives the simplified form as $2 : 3$.
2. Similarly, simplify the ratio $6 : 9$ by dividing both terms by their HCF, which is 3. This also gives the simplified form as $2 : 3$.
3. Since both simplified forms are equal ($2 : 3$), the ratios $14 : 21$ and $6 : 9$ are indeed proportional.
4. The Reason states that two ratios are proportional if their terms change by the same multiplicative factor. This is true, as seen here where both $14 : 21$ and $6 : 9$ reduce to the same simplest form. Hence, the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.
Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Key Concept: Proportional ratios, Cross-multiplication

a) $10 : 16$
[Solution Description]
To check proportionality, we can cross-multiply or simplify the ratios. For two ratios to be proportional, their simplest forms must be equal. The simplest form of $5 : 8$ is already $5 : 8$. Now, let’s check each option:
– $10 : 16$ simplifies to $5 : 8$ (HCF = 2).
Thus, $10 : 16$ is proportional to $5 : 8$.

Key Concept: Dividing quantities in a given ratio

c) Rs.4500$[Solution Description]
Total parts = $3 + 5 = 8$. The larger share corresponds to 5 parts. Value per part = Rs.7200 $\div$ 8 = Rs.900. Larger share = $5 \times 900 = Rs.4500$.

Key Concept: Simplifying Ratios Using HCF

a) $2 : 3$
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $84 : 126$, first find the HCF of 84 and 126.
Step 1: Find the factors of 84. The factors are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 84.
Step 2: Find the factors of 126. The factors are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 14, 18, 21, 42, 63, 126.
Step 3: Identify the highest common factor (HCF). The common factors are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42. The HCF is 42.
Step 4: Divide both terms by the HCF.
$84 \div 42 = 2$
$126 \div 42 = 3$
So, the simplified ratio is $2 : 3$.

Key Concept: Simplifying Ratios Using HCF

c) $3 : 4$
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $36 : 48$, we find the HCF of 36 and 48, which is 12. Dividing both terms by 12:
$36 \div 12 = 3 \\ \\ 48 \div 12 = 4$
The simplified ratio is $3 : 4$.

Key Concept: HCF Calculation

c) 16
[Solution Description]
The factors of 48 are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48. The factors of 64 are: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64. The highest common factor (HCF) of 48 and 64 is 16.

Key Concept: Assertion-Reason

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To check if the ratios are proportional, simplify both ratios to their simplest form:
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Key Concept: Equivalence of ratios in simplest form

c) 20 meters
[Solution Description]
Let the length of the shorter rope be $5k$ and the longer rope be $7k$. Given $7k = 28$, solving for $k$ gives $k = 4$. Therefore, the shorter rope’s length is $5k = 5 \times 4 = 20$ meters.

Key Concept: Assertion and Reason

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To check if the ratios $6 : 4$ and $9 : 6$ are proportional, we reduce them to their simplest forms.
1. For $6 : 4$, the HCF of 6 and 4 is 2. Dividing both terms by 2 gives $3 : 2$.
2. For $9 : 6$, the HCF of 9 and 6 is 3. Dividing both terms by 3 also gives $3 : 2$.
Since both ratios simplify to the same form $3 : 2$, they are proportional. Thus, both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

Key Concept: Proportionality using simplest forms

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
First, simplify the ratio $4:6$ by dividing both terms by their HCF 2, giving $2:3$. Next, simplify $10:15$ by dividing both terms by their HCF 5, which also gives $2:3$. Since both simplified ratios are equal ($2:3$), they are proportional. Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason correctly explains why the Assertion is true.

Key Concept: Simplest Form of a Ratio

c) $2 : 3$
[Solution Description]
To find the simplest form, divide both terms by their HCF. The HCF of 60 and 90 is 30. Dividing both terms by 30: $\frac{60}{30} = 2$, $\frac{90}{30} = 3$. The simplest form is $2 : 3$.

Key Concept: Problem-Solving with Ratios

c) 6
[Solution Description]
The ratio of flour to eggs is $4:6$, which simplifies to $2:3$.
For 9 eggs, we set up the proportion $2:3 :: x:9$.
Cross-multiplying gives:
$3x = 18$
$x = 6$.
Hence, 6 cups of flour are needed.

Key Concept: Assertion-Reason

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To check if the ratios are proportional, we simplify both ratios to their simplest form.
Step 1: Simplify $6:4$. The HCF of 6 and 4 is 2. Dividing both terms by 2 gives $3:2$.
Step 2: Simplify $9:6$. The HCF of 9 and 6 is 3. Dividing both terms by 3 also gives $3:2$.
Since both simplified ratios are equal ($3:2$), they are proportional. Additionally, the Reason correctly explains why the Assertion is true.

Key Concept: Ratio Calculation

b) 40 mL acid and 200 mL water
[Solution Description]
The ratio of acid to water is $1 : 5$. Total parts = $1 + 5 = 6$. Quantity of acid = $\frac{1}{6} \times 240 = 40$ mL. Quantity of water = $\frac{5}{6} \times 240 = 200$ mL.

Key Concept: Proportional Reasoning

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To solve this problem, we need to check if the given assertion follows the principle of proportional reasoning.
First, calculate the ratio of rice to students in the first scenario:
$\frac{5\,\text{kg}}{20\,\text{students}} = 0.25\,\text{kg per student}$
Next, calculate the ratio for the second scenario:
$\frac{15\,\text{kg}}{60\,\text{students}} = 0.25\,\text{kg per student}$
Since both ratios are equal, the assertion is true because the amount of rice per student remains constant. The reason is also true and correctly explains the assertion, as proportional reasoning ensures that the ratio remains unchanged when scaling quantities proportionally.

Key Concept: Proportional Division

a) \Rs.1,800 and \Rs.2,700
[Solution Description]
To divide \Rs.4,500 in the ratio $2 : 3$, we first find the total parts: $2 + 3 = 5$. Then, the share for the first part is $\frac{2}{5} \times 4500 = 1800$ and for the second part is $\frac{3}{5} \times 4500 = 2700$.

Key Concept: Proportional Reasoning

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that if 5 kg of sugar is needed for 25 liters of juice, then 10 kg of sugar is needed for 50 liters of juice. This is correct because the ratio $\frac{5\,\text{kg}}{25\,\text{liters}} = \frac{1}{5}$ and $\frac{10\,\text{kg}}{50\,\text{liters}} = \frac{1}{5}$. Since the ratios are equal, the assertion is true. The reason states that the ratio of sugar to juice remains constant in proportional reasoning, which is also true and correctly explains why the assertion holds.

Key Concept: Ratio Comparison, Proportional Reasoning

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To check proportionality, we compare the given ratio $5 : 170$ with the new ratio $8 : 272$. Calculating the cross-products:
$5 \times 272 = 1360$ and $170 \times 8 = 1360$. Since both cross-products are equal, the ratios are proportional. Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Key Concept: Proportional Reasoning

c) 20 kg
[Solution Description]
The ratio of fertilizer to land is $8 : 2$, which simplifies to $4 : 1$. For 5 acres, the required fertilizer is $4 \times 5 = 20$ kg.

Key Concept: Ratio proportion, Age problems

b) 12
[Solution Description]
Let present ages be $3x$ and $5x$.
After 6 years: $(3x + 6)/(5x + 6) = 9/13$.
Cross-multiplying: $39x + 78 = 45x + 54$.
Solving gives $6x = 24$, so $x = 4$.
Younger sibling’s age is $3x = 12$ years.

Key Concept: Proportional Division

d) Rs.4,500
[Solution Description]
The total parts in the ratio $3 : 5$ are $3 + 5 = 8$. The larger share corresponds to $\frac{5}{8}$ of the total amount. Thus, $\frac{5}{8} \times 7200 = 4500$. The larger share is Rs.4,500.

Key Concept: Identifying proportional relationships, Rule of three

c) 360 widgets
[Solution Description]
First, find the production rate per hour by dividing the number of widgets by the time taken: $\frac{150 \text{ widgets}}{5 \text{ hours}} = 30$ widgets/hour. Then, multiply this rate by the new time to find the total widgets produced: $30 \text{ widgets/hour} \times 12 \text{ hours} = 360$ widgets.

Key Concept: Proportional Relationships

a) Yes, both simplify to $3 : 4$
[Solution Description]
To determine if the ratios are proportional, simplify both to their simplest forms.
Step 1: Simplify $15 : 20$. Divide both terms by their HCF, which is 5:
$15 ÷ 5 = 3 \\ \\ 20 ÷ 5 = 4 \\ \\ \text{Simplified ratio} = 3 : 4$
Step 2: Simplify $18 : 24$. Divide both terms by their HCF, which is 6:
$18 ÷ 6 = 3 \\ \\ 24 ÷ 6 = 4 \\ \\ \text{Simplified ratio} = 3 : 4$
Since both ratios simplify to $3 : 4$, they are proportional.

Key Concept: Proportional Reasoning

c) 175 units
[Solution Description]
This is a proportional relationship problem where the ratio of units to hours must remain constant.
Given ratio: $50$ units : $2$ hours.
Step 1: Find the factor of change for hours:
$7 ÷ 2 = 3.5$
Step 2: Multiply the units by the same factor to maintain proportionality:
$50 × 3.5 = 175 \text{ units}$
The machine will produce 175 units in 7 hours.

Key Concept: Proportional Relationships

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To verify proportionality, simplify both ratios:
1. $5 : 8$ is already in its simplest form.
2. Simplify $25 : 40$ by dividing both terms by their HCF (which is 5):
$\frac{25}{5} = 5$ and $\frac{40}{5} = 8$, giving the simplified ratio $5 : 8$.
Both ratios simplify to $5 : 8$, so they are proportional. The Reason correctly explains why these ratios are proportional.

Key Concept: Dividing quantities in a given ratio

b) Rs.4000
[Solution Description]
Total parts = $3 + 2 = 5$. Value of one part:
$\frac{10000}{5} = 2000$
Smaller share = $2 \times 2000 = Rs.4000$.

Key Concept: Simplifying Ratios

b) $2 : 3$
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $24 : 36$, we find the HCF of 24 and 36, which is 12. Divide both terms by 12:
$24 ÷ 12 = 2$
$36 ÷ 12 = 3$
The simplified ratio is $2 : 3$.

Key Concept: Proportional Ratios

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To check if the ratios are proportional, we simplify them to their simplest forms. For $12 : 18$, the HCF of 12 and 18 is 6. Dividing both terms by 6 gives $2 : 3$. For $20 : 30$, the HCF of 20 and 30 is 10. Dividing both terms by 10 also gives $2 : 3$. Since both simplified ratios are equal, they are proportional. The reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Profit Sharing

b) \$8,000
[Solution Description]
The investment ratio is $4 : 5 : 6$.
Total parts = $4 + 5 + 6 = 15$.
Share of the friend who invested the least (4 parts):
$\text{Share} = \frac{4}{15} \times 30000 = 8000$.

Key Concept: Proportional reasoning with unit conversion

c) 16 machines
[Solution Description]
First, find the rate per machine: $\frac{1200 \text{ pages}}{40 \text{ min} \times 8 \text{ machines}} = 3.75$ pages per machine per minute.
For 4500 pages in 50 minutes, total required machines = $\frac{4500}{50 \times 3.75} = 24$ machines.
Additional machines needed = $24 – 8 = 16$.

Key Concept: Trairasika — The Rule of Three

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that for proportional ratios $a : b :: c : d$, the product of the means ($b$ and $c$) equals the product of the extremes ($a$ and $d$), i.e., $ad = bc$. This is a fundamental property of proportional ratios. The reason explains that cross multiplication ($ad = bc$) is a method to verify proportionality between two ratios. Since the reason correctly explains why the assertion holds true, both are correct and logically connected.

Key Concept: Comparative proportional analysis

b) Factory A is more efficient
[Solution Description]
Factory A good units = $500 \times 0.75 = 375$ in 3 hours → 125/hour.
Factory B good units = $800 \times 0.70 = 560$ in 5 hours → 112/hour.
Factory A has higher efficiency (125 vs 112 good units/hour).

Key Concept: Proportion Application

b) 7.5 days
[Solution Description]
First, let’s represent the given data proportionally. Here, the number of workers and the number of days are inversely proportional because more workers would take fewer days for the same amount of work. So, we model it as $5 : 12 :: 8 : x$ where $x$ is the unknown number of days.
Now, using cross multiplication:
$5 \times 12 = 8 \times x$
$60 = 8x$
$x = \frac{60}{8} = 7.5$
Thus, 8 workers will take 7.5 days to build the wall.

Key Concept: Cross Multiplication Method

b) 180
[Solution Description]
The problem can be modeled as $8:120 :: 12:x$. Cross multiplying gives:
$8 \times x = 120 \times 12$
Solving for $x$:
$x = \frac{120 \times 12}{8} = \frac{1440}{8} = 180$

Key Concept: Rule of Three Application

b) 300 km
[Solution Description]
The problem can be represented as $2 : 120 :: 5 : x$. Using the Rule of Three:
$2 \times x = 120 \times 5$
Solving for $x$:
$2x = 600 \implies x = \frac{600}{2} = 300$
Thus, the car will travel 300 km in 5 hours.

Key Concept: Compound Proportion

d) 11 pumps
[Solution Description]
This is a compound proportion problem with three variables. Let $x$ be the required pumps. The relationship is:
$\frac{4 \text{ pumps} \times 8 \text{ hrs} \times 2 \text{ days}}{1 \text{ tank}} = \frac{x \text{ pumps} \times 6 \text{ hrs} \times 1 \text{ day}}{1 \text{ tank}}$
Simplifying:
$4 \times 8 \times 2 = x \times 6 \times 1 \Rightarrow 64 = 6x \Rightarrow x = \frac{64}{6} \approx 10.\overline{6}$
Since we can’t have a fraction of a pump, we round up to 11 pumps.

Key Concept: Cross Multiplication Method

b) 21
[Solution Description]
Given the proportion $5:7 :: 15:x$. Using cross multiplication, we get:
$5 \times x = 7 \times 15$
Solving for $x$:
$x = \frac{7 \times 15}{5} = \frac{105}{5} = 21$

Key Concept: Proportional Ratios

c) 5 hours
[Solution Description]
Here, speed is constant, so distance and time are directly proportional.
Given ratio:
$120 \text{ km} : 3 \text{ hours} :: 200 \text{ km} : x \text{ hours}$.
Using the rule of three:
$\frac{120}{3} = \frac{200}{x}$.
Simplifying left side: $40 = \frac{200}{x}$.
Solving for $x$:
$x = 200 / 40 = 5$.
Hence, the car will take 5 hours.

Key Concept: Proportional Ratios and Cross-Multiplication Method

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To solve the assertion, apply the cross-multiplication rule to the given proportion $6 : 10 :: 18 : x$.
Step 1: Write the proportion as $\frac{6}{10} = \frac{18}{x}$.
Step 2: Cross-multiply to get $6x = 180$.
Step 3: Solve for $x$ by dividing both sides by 6: $x = \frac{180}{6} = 30$.
Thus, the Assertion is true. The Reason correctly explains the Assertion because it provides the mathematical basis (cross-multiplication rule) for solving such proportional problems. Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Key Concept: Cross Multiplication

c) 8
[Solution Description]
Using the cross-multiplication method for proportions:
Given proportion is $4 : 9 :: x : 18$.
This can be written as $\frac{4}{9} = \frac{x}{18}$.
Cross-multiplying gives $4 \times 18 = 9 \times x$.
Calculating:
$72 = 9x$.
Solving for $x$:
$x = 72 / 9 = 8$.
Thus, the value of $x$ is 8.

Key Concept: Rule of Three Proportion

b) 10 workers
[Solution Description]
We use the rule of three to solve this problem. Let the number of workers be $x$. The work remains constant, so we have an inverse proportion between workers and days.
Given:
5 workers $\times$ 20 days = $x$ workers $\times$ 10 days.
To find $x$, divide both sides by 10 days:
$(5 \times 20) / 10 = x$.
Simplifying:
$100 / 10 = 10$.
Therefore, 10 workers are needed.

Key Concept: Rule of Three, Unit Conversion

b) 112.5 palas
[Solution Description]
Given: Pramāṇa = 5 palas, Phala = $\frac{2}{3}$ niskas, Ichchhā = 15 niskas. Using Āryabhaṭa’s Rule of Three:
$ichchhāphala = \frac{phala \times ichchhā}{pramāṇa} = \frac{\frac{2}{3} \times 15}{5} = \frac{10}{5} = 2$
However, the calculation is incorrect as we need to find the quantity of rice (palas) for 15 niskas. Let’s re-express the proportion correctly: $5 : \frac{2}{3} :: x : 15$. Cross-multiplying gives $\frac{2}{3}x = 5 \times 15$, so $x = \frac{75 \times 3}{2} = 112.5$ palas.

Key Concept: Rule of Three and Proportionality

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
Here, the assertion calculates $ichchhāphala$ using Āryabhaṭa’s formula: $ichchhāphala = \frac{phala \times ichchhā}{pramāṇa} = \frac{12 \times 8}{4} = 24$. This matches the rule mentioned in the reason, which describes the proportionality relationship $pramāṇa : phala :: ichchhā : ichchhāphala$. Therefore, both are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Rule of Three, Proportionality

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that doubling the pramāṇa halves the ichchhāphala when the phala and ichchhā are unchanged. The formula provided in the reason confirms this relationship as $ichchhāphala$ is inversely proportional to $pramāṇa$. Hence, both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Rule of Three

c) 4 hours
[Solution Description]
Since both workers have the same efficiency, working together means their rates add up. The first worker’s rate is $\frac{1}{8}$ tasks/hour. Combined rate is $\frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{8} = \frac{2}{8} = \frac{1}{4}$ tasks/hour. Thus, time taken together is $\frac{1}{\frac{1}{4}} = 4$ hours.

Key Concept: Sharing profit based on investment ratio

b) \$2500 and \$1500
[Solution Description]
Investment ratio = 50000 : 30000 = 5:3
Total parts = 5 + 3 = 8
Size of each part = $4000 \div 8 = 500$
First partner’s profit = $5 \times 500 = \$2500$
Second partner’s profit = $3 \times 500 = \$1500$.

Key Concept: Mixture Ratio

b) 70 kg
[Solution Description]
Total parts in the ratio = $7 + 1 = 8$. Size of each part = $\frac{80}{8} = 10$ kg. Sugar corresponds to 7 parts, so quantity of sugar = $7 \times 10 = 70$ kg.

Key Concept: Sharing in given ratio

b) 12 and 6
[Solution Description]
Total chocolates = 18
Ratio = 2:1
Total parts = 2 + 1 = 3
Size of each part = $18 \div 3 = 6$
First friend’s share = $2 \times 6 = 12$ chocolates
Second friend’s share = $1 \times 6 = 6$ chocolates.

Key Concept: Sharing in a given ratio

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To divide 60 objects in the ratio of 5:1:
1. Total parts = $5 + 1 = 6$.
2. Value of each part = $\frac{60}{6} = 10$.
3. First person’s share = $5 \times 10 = 50$ objects.
4. Second person’s share = $1 \times 10 = 10$ objects.
Thus, Assertion is true because the shares are correctly calculated using the given ratio. Reason is also true and correctly explains how the shares are determined.

Key Concept: Dividing quantities in a given ratio

b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To solve this, let’s analyze the assertion and reason step by step.
1. The assertion states that for a ratio $3 : 5$, the larger part is $\frac{5}{8}$ of the total quantity. This is correct because:
Total parts = $3 + 5 = 8$.
Larger part corresponds to $5$ parts, so its fraction is $\frac{5}{8}$.
2. The reason claims that for any ratio $m : n$ where $n > m$, the larger part is $\frac{n}{m + n}$. This is also correct mathematically. However, the reason does not correctly explain the assertion because it generalizes the concept but doesn’t directly justify why the specific case ($3 : 5$) holds true.
Therefore, both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Key Concept: Dividing quantities in a given ratio

c) \$500 and \$750
[Solution Description]
To divide \$1,250 in the ratio 4:6:
1. Total parts = 4 + 6 = 10.
2. Value of each part = \$1,250 / 10 = \$125.
3. First friend’s share = 4 $\times$ \$125 = \$500.
4. Second friend’s share = 6 $\times$ \$125 = \$750.
So, the shares are \$500 and \$750.

Key Concept: Dividing quantities in a given ratio

c) 10 liters
[Solution Description]
Given mixture: Milk = 7 parts, Water = 2 parts, total parts = 9.
1. Current milk quantity = $\frac{7}{9} \times 90 = 70$ liters.
2. Current water quantity = $\frac{2}{9} \times 90 = 20$ liters.
3. Let $x$ liters of water be added; new ratio = 7:3.
4. $\frac{70}{20 + x} = \frac{7}{3}$ ⇒ $210 = 140 + 7x$ ⇒ $7x = 70$ ⇒ $x = 10$.
Thus, 10 liters of water must be added.

Key Concept: Dividing quantities in a given ratio

c) Rs.720 and \Rs.480
[Solution Description]
To divide \Rs.1,200 in the ratio $3 : 2$:
$\text{Total parts} = 3 + 2 = 5$
$\text{Each part} = \frac{1200}{5} = Rs.240$
$\text{First share} = 3 \times 240 = Rs.720$
$\text{Second share} = 2 \times 240 = Rs.480$
The two shares are \Rs.720 and \Rs.480.

Key Concept: Finding parts from the whole using ratio

c) 36
[Solution Description]
Total ratio parts = 3 + 2 = 5. Size of each part = $60 ÷ 5 = 12$. First child gets $3 × 12 = 36$ marbles.

Key Concept: Sharing in Ratio, Verification of Parts

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To verify the assertion:
– Total amount (\$1,800) is to be divided in the ratio 5:4.
– Sum of ratio terms = 5 + 4 = 9.
– First part = $5 \times \frac{1800}{9} = 5 \times 200 = \$1,000$.
– Second part = $4 \times \frac{1800}{9} = 4 \times 200 = \$800$.
– Both parts match the assertion.
The reason states the correct formula for dividing a quantity in a given ratio, which is used to derive the assertion. Hence, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

Key Concept: Sharing Profit Based on Investment Ratio

c) 2000 and 3000
[Solution Description]
The investment ratio is $8000 : 12000$, simplified to $2 : 3$.
Total parts = $2 + 3 = 5$.
Size of each part = $\frac{5000}{5} = 1000$ dollars.
First partner’s share = $2 \times 1000 = 2000$ dollars.
Second partner’s share = $3 \times 1000 = 3000$ dollars.

Key Concept: Sharing in a given ratio

b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To divide Rs.500 in the ratio 2:3:
1. Total parts = 2 + 3 = 5
2. Value of each part = Rs.500 / 5 = Rs.100
3. Larger share = 3 × Rs.100 = Rs.300
The Assertion is true as the larger share is indeed Rs.300. The Reason is also true because the total parts are 5. However, the Reason does not explain why the larger share is Rs.300; it only states the total parts. Hence, Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.

Key Concept: Ratio Adjustment

b) 10 liters
[Solution Description]
Let the initial quantities be $4x$ (red) and $3x$ (blue). After adding 5 liters of blue, the new ratio is $4x : (3x + 5) = 4 : 5$. Solving: $\frac{4x}{3x + 5} = \frac{4}{5}$. Cross-multiplying gives $20x = 12x + 20$, so $8x = 20$ and $x = 2.5$. Initial red paint = $4 \times 2.5 = 10$ liters.

Key Concept: Profit sharing and ratio application

b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To verify the assertion, we calculate the shares using the given ratio 3:2. Total parts = 3 + 2 = 5. Partner A’s share = $\frac{3}{5} \times 10000 = 6000$. Partner B’s share = $\frac{2}{5} \times 10000 = 4000$. Thus, the assertion is true. The reason correctly states the methodology for dividing the profit based on the ratio, but it does not specifically explain why Partner A gets \Rs.6,000; it states the general method.

Key Concept: Mixture problem, Ratio adjustment

b) 21:4
[Solution Description]
Initial sugar = $\frac{4}{5} \times 60 = 48$ kg.
Initial salt = $\frac{1}{5} \times 60 = 12$ kg.
After adding 15 kg sugar, new sugar = 48 + 15 = 63 kg.
New ratio = 63:12 = 21:4 when simplified by dividing by 3.

Key Concept: Mixture Problem

b) 20 kg
[Solution Description]
The ratio of sugar to flour is $2 : 5$. Total parts = $2 + 5 = 7$. Each part = $\frac{70}{7} = 10$ kg. Sugar quantity = $2 \times 10 = 20$ kg.

Key Concept: Unit Conversions – Area

b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
1 hectare = 10,000 square metres (given). From the syllabus, we know that 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. However, the Assertion states a direct conversion between hectares and acres (1 hectare = 2.471 acres), which is also correct. The Reason provides definitions of hectare and acre in terms of square metres and square feet but does not directly explain why 1 hectare equals 2.471 acres. Thus, both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason does not correctly explain the Assertion.

Key Concept: Volume Conversion

c) 4{,}500 cc
[Solution Description]
Given $1 \, \text{litre} = 1{,}000 \, \text{mL}$ and $1 \, \text{mL} = 1 \, \text{cc}$, we can directly convert litres to cubic centimetres:
$4.5 \, \text{litres} = 4.5 \times 1{,}000 = 4{,}500 \, \text{cc}$
The tank contains 4{,}500 cubic centimetres of water.

Key Concept: Area Conversion

b) 1.67 hectares
[Solution Description]
First, calculate the area in square feet:
$300 \, \text{ft} \times 600 \, \text{ft} = 180{,}000 \, \text{sq ft}$
Convert square feet to square metres using $1 \, \text{sq m} = 10.764 \, \text{sq ft}$:
$\frac{180{,}000}{10.764} = 16{,}722.5 \, \text{sq m}$
Now, convert square metres to hectares using $1 \, \text{hectare} = 10{,}000 \, \text{sq m}$:
$\frac{16{,}722.5}{10{,}000} = 1.67225 \, \text{hectares}$
The area is approximately 1.67 hectares.

Key Concept: Unit Conversions – Temperature

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
Step 1: Given the assertion that $68^\circ F$ is equal to $20^\circ C$.
Step 2: Verify the assertion by applying the reason formula $Celsius = \frac{5}{9} \times (Fahrenheit – 32)$.
Step 3: Substitute $68$ for Fahrenheit in the equation:
$\frac{5}{9} \times (68 – 32) = \frac{5}{9} \times 36 = 20$.
Step 4: The calculation confirms that $68^\circ F$ indeed equals $20^\circ C$, so both Assertion and Reason are true.
Step 5: Moreover, the Reason correctly explains how to derive Celsius from Fahrenheit, making it the correct explanation of the Assertion.

Key Concept:

b) $20^\circ C$
[Solution Description]
Using the formula:
$Celsius = \frac{5}{9} \times (68 – 32) = \frac{5}{9} \times 36 = 20^\circ C$
So, $68^\circ F$ is equal to $20^\circ C$.

Key Concept: Temperature

b) 36 degrees Fahrenheit
[Solution Description]
The relationship between Celsius and Fahrenheit is given by:
$\Delta F = \frac{9}{5} \times \Delta C$.
Here, $\Delta C = 20^{\circ}C$.
So, $\Delta F = \frac{9}{5} \times 20 = 36^{\circ}F$.

Key Concept: Area Unit Conversion

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To verify the assertion and reason:
1. The syllabus states that 1 hectare = 10,000 square metres.
2. Therefore, if a plot is 10,000 square metres, it must be equal to 1 hectare.
3. The reason correctly defines the conversion factor.
4. Thus, both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Area conversion, Temperature conversion

d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
[Solution Description]
To verify the assertion, we need to convert 1 hectare to square feet.
Step 1: We know that 1 hectare = 10,000 square meters (from syllabus).
Step 2: Using the conversion factor, 1 square meter = 10.764 square feet.
Step 3: So, 1 hectare = 10,000 square meters × 10.764 square feet/square meter = 107,640 square feet.
The assertion states 107,639 square feet, which is not equal to 107,640 square feet (difference of 1 square foot). So, the Assertion is false.
However, the Reason statement about the conversion factor is correct as per the syllabus.

Key Concept: Age Ratio, Proportion Check

c) 8 years
[Solution Description]
Let the number of years after which the ratio becomes $3 : 5$ be $x$. At that time:
– Harmain’s age will be $4 + x$.
– Brother’s age will be $12 + x$.
According to the problem:
$\frac{4 + x}{12 + x} = \frac{3}{5}$
Cross-multiplying:
$5(4 + x) = 3(12 + x) \Rightarrow 20 + 5x = 36 + 3x \Rightarrow 2x = 16 \Rightarrow x = 8$
Therefore, after $8$ years, the ratio of their ages will be $3 : 5$.

Key Concept: Mass and Volume Conversion

a) 18.5 kg
[Solution Description]
Given the mass ratio of gold to water is $37 : 2$ for equal volumes. Since 1 litre of water has a mass of 1 kg, the mass of 1 litre of gold is calculated as:
$\text{Mass of gold} = \frac{37}{2} \times 1\,\text{kg} = 18.5\,\text{kg}$

Key Concept: Unit Conversion – Area

b) 4.1322 acres
[Solution Description]
First, calculate the area of the plot in square feet:
$300 \text{ ft} \times 600 \text{ ft} = 180,000 \text{ sq ft}$
Next, convert square feet to acres using the conversion factor:
$\frac{180,000 \text{ sq ft}}{43,560 \text{ sq ft/acre}} \approx 4.1322 \text{ acres}$

Key Concept: Unit Conversion – Proportionality

b) \$40,173
[Solution Description]
First, find the cost per square foot:
$\frac{\$50,000}{43,560 \text{ sq ft}} \approx \$1.1478 \text{ per sq ft}$
Multiply by the area to get the total cost:
$35,000 \text{ sq ft} \times \$1.1478/\text{sq ft} \approx \$40,173$
Rounding to the nearest dollar gives \$40,173.