Key Concept: Rule of Three, Proportional Change

c) 600 km
[Solution Description]
This is a problem of proportional reasoning where the distance is directly proportional to time when speed is constant.
1. Find the speed: $\frac{450 \text{ km}}{6 \text{ hours}} = 75 \text{ km/h}$.
2. Now, calculate the distance for 8 hours: $75 \text{ km/h} \times 8 \text{ hours} = 600 \text{ km}$.
Thus, the correct answer is 600 km.

Key Concept: Proportional Change

c) 60 mm
[Solution Description]
To find the height of the similar rectangle when the width changes proportionally:
First, calculate the ratio of original width to height: $\frac{50}{30} = \frac{5}{3}$.
For the new rectangle, the width-to-height ratio must remain the same for similarity.
Let the new height be $h$. Then, $\frac{100}{h} = \frac{5}{3}$.
Solving for $h$, we get $h = \frac{100 \times 3}{5} = 60$ mm.

Key Concept: Non-Proportional Change

c) 30 mm width, 10 mm height
[Solution Description]
Distortion occurs when width and height do not change proportionally. First, simplify Image A's ratio: $60:40 = 3:2$ (divided by 20). Now analyze options:
- Option a) 120:80 → Simplified ratio $3:2$ (proportional).
- Option b) 45:30 → Simplified ratio $3:2$ (proportional).
- Option c) 30:10 → Simplified ratio $3:1$ (non-proportional).
- Option d) 90:60 → Simplified ratio $3:2$ (proportional).
Only option c) has a different simplified ratio ($3:1$) and will appear distorted.

Key Concept: Proportional Reasoning, Simplifying Ratios

d) All of the above
[Solution Description]
First, simplify the given ratio $12 : 8$ by dividing both terms by their HCF (4). This gives $3 : 2$. Now, check which option simplifies to $3 : 2$.

Key Concept: Verification of Similarity

b) $2 : 1$
[Solution Description]
The ratio of width to height for Image B is $40 : 20$. Dividing both terms by their HCF (20), we get:
$\frac{40}{20} : \frac{20}{20} = 2 : 1$
The simplest form of the ratio for Image B is $2 : 1$.

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: Multiplicative vs additive changes, Proportional changes

b) Add 12 cm to both width and height
[Solution Description]
To preserve shape similarity, both dimensions must be scaled by the same multiplicative factor. Let's examine each case:
Option A: Multiply width by $\frac{1}{2}$ (24 cm) and height by $\frac{1}{2}$ (18 cm) → Same scaling factor → Similar
Option B: Add 12 cm to both (60 cm × 48 cm) → Different scaling factors: width scales by $\frac{60}{48} = 1.25$, height scales by $\frac{48}{36} \approx 1.33$ → Not similar
Option C: Scale both by 1.5 (72 cm × 54 cm) → Same scaling factor → Similar
Option D: Divide both by 4 (12 cm × 9 cm) → Same scaling factor → Similar
Only option B involves additive change which doesn't preserve similarity.

Key Concept: Multiplicative vs. additive changes, Proportionality

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 remain similar because their dimensions change multiplicatively by the same factor. This is true because the ratio of width to height for these images is consistently $3:2$, indicating proportional scaling. The Reason states that multiplicative scaling preserves the ratio of width to height, while additive scaling does not. This is also true and correctly explains why the images remain similar under multiplicative scaling but not additive scaling. Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Key Concept: Ratios, Problem-Solving

c) 15 kg
[Solution Description]
Given the ratio of sugar to flour is $3 : 5$ and 9 kg of sugar is used.
Let the amount of flour needed be $x$ kg.
According to the ratio:
$3 : 5 = 9 : x$
This can be written as:
$\frac{3}{5} = \frac{9}{x}$
Cross-multiplying:
$3x = 45$
Solving for $x$:
$x = \frac{45}{3} = 15$
Therefore, 15 kg of flour is needed.

Key Concept: Simplifying Ratios

b) $3 : 2$
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $54 : 36$, we find the HCF of 54 and 36, which is 18. Divide both terms by 18:
$\frac{54}{18} : \frac{36}{18} = 3 : 2$
The simplified ratio is $3 : 2$.

Key Concept: Proportional Ratios

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
First, simplify the ratio $8 : 12$ by dividing both terms by their HCF, which is 4. This gives $\frac{8}{4} : \frac{12}{4} = 2 : 3$. Next, simplify the ratio $10 : 15$ by dividing both terms by their HCF, which is 5. This gives $\frac{10}{5} : \frac{15}{5} = 2 : 3$. Since both simplified ratios are equal ($2 : 3$), the assertion is true. The reason correctly states that both ratios simplify to $2 : 3$, and this is why they are proportional. Thus, the reason is not only true but also the correct explanation for the assertion.

Key Concept: Proportional Ratios

c) $12 : 18$
[Solution Description]
A ratio proportional to $4 : 6$ must simplify to the same form or satisfy $ad = bc$. The simplest form of $4 : 6$ is $2 : 3$. Check each option:
- $8 : 12$ simplifies to $2 : 3$ (proportional).
- $6 : 9$ simplifies to $2 : 3$ (proportional).
- $10 : 15$ simplifies to $2 : 3$ (proportional).
- $12 : 18$ simplifies to $2 : 3$ (proportional).
Among the given options, $12 : 18$ is correct.

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: Proportionality, Simplifying Ratios

b) 25
[Solution Description]
To find the value of $x$, we use the property of proportional ratios: $a : b :: c : d$ implies $ad = bc$. Here, $16 : x :: 64 : 100$. So, $16 \times 100 = x \times 64$. Solving for $x$:
$1600 = 64x \\ \\ x = \frac{1600}{64} = 25$
Thus, $x = 25$.

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: Simplest Form of Ratio

c) $2 : 3$
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $60 : 90$, divide both terms by their HCF. The HCF of 60 and 90 is 30. Dividing both by 30 gives $2 : 3$.

Key Concept: Maintaining Proportions, Problem Solving

b) 25 cups
[Solution Description] The given ratio is $5:7$ (flour to water). To find the required flour for 35 cups of water, set up the proportion $5:7 :: x:35$. The factor of change is $\frac{35}{7} = 5$. Multiply the flour quantity by this factor: $5 \times 5 = 25$ cups of flour.

Key Concept: Proportional Ratios and Simplest Form

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To determine if the two ratios are proportional, we simplify them to their simplest form:
1) For $45:30$, the HCF of 45 and 30 is 15. Dividing both terms by 15 gives the simplified ratio $3:2$.
2) For $120:80$, the HCF of 120 and 80 is 40. Dividing both terms by 40 gives the simplified ratio $3:2$.
Since both ratios simplify to $3:2$, they are proportional. The Reason correctly explains the Assertion as it demonstrates that the simplification leads to the same ratio, confirming proportionality.

Key Concept: Proportional Ratios, Simplest Form

a) Yes, because both simplify to $4:3$
[Solution Description] First, simplify both ratios to their simplest form. For the first ratio $48:36$, the HCF of 48 and 36 is 12. Dividing both terms by 12 gives $\frac{48}{12} : \frac{36}{12} = 4:3$. For the second ratio $64:48$, the HCF of 64 and 48 is 16. Dividing both terms by 16 gives $\frac{64}{16} : \frac{48}{16} = 4:3$. Since both simplified ratios are equal ($4:3$), the original ratios are proportional.

Key Concept: Problem Solving with Ratios

b) 25
[Solution Description]
Given the ratio of boys to girls is $3 : 5$. Let the number of boys be $3x$ and girls be $5x$. Since there are 15 boys, $3x = 15 \Rightarrow x = 5$. Number of girls $= 5x = 5 \times 5 = 25$.

Key Concept: Simplifying Ratios

b) $2 : 3$
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $60 : 90$, divide both terms by their HCF. The HCF of 60 and 90 is 30. Dividing both terms by 30 gives $\frac{60}{30} : \frac{90}{30} = 2 : 3$. Thus, the simplified ratio is $2 : 3$.

Key Concept: Dividing a quantity in a given ratio, Proportional reasoning

a) Rs.4,000 and Rs.5,600
[Solution Description]
Total parts = $5 + 7 = 12$. First part = $\frac{5}{12} \times 9600 = 4000$. Second part = $\frac{7}{12} \times 9600 = 5600$. Thus, the amounts are Rs.4,000 and Rs.5,600.

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 $60 : 40$, we find the HCF of 60 and 40, which is 20. Dividing both terms by 20 gives $60 \div 20 = 3$ and $40 \div 20 = 2$. Therefore, the simplified ratio is $3 : 2$. Both the Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion as it provides the correct HCF used for simplification.

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: Simplest form of ratios, Proportional ratios

c) 48
[Solution Description]
First, find the simplest form of $48 : 36$. The HCF of 48 and 36 is 12. Dividing both terms by 12 gives $4 : 3$.
Since the ratios are proportional, $64 : x$ must reduce to $4 : 3$.
Set up the proportion $\frac{64}{x} = \frac{4}{3}$.
Cross-multiplying: $4x = 192$.
Solving for $x$: $x = 48$.

Key Concept: Age Ratio Application

b) $1 : 3$
[Solution Description]
When Rohan is 6, his father’s age is $5 \times 6 = 30$ years. After 6 years, Rohan will be 12 and his father will be 36. The ratio is $12 : 36$, which simplifies to $1 : 3$ when divided by their HCF, 12.

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

a) Yes
[Solution Description]
Simplify both ratios to their simplest forms. For $16 : 24$, the HCF is 8:
$\frac{16}{8} : \frac{24}{8} = 2 : 3$
For $20 : 30$, the HCF is 10:
$\frac{20}{10} : \frac{30}{10} = 2 : 3$
Both ratios simplify to $2 : 3$, so they are proportional.

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: Simplifying ratios, Proportionality

b) $2 : 3$
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $28 : 42$, find the HCF of 28 and 42. The HCF is 14. Divide both terms by 14: $28 \div 14 = 2$ and $42 \div 14 = 3$. So, the simplified ratio is $2 : 3$.

Key Concept: Using HCF for Simplification

a) $2 : 3$
[Solution Description]
To simplify $120 : 180$, follow these steps:
Step 1: Find the HCF of 120 and 180.
The prime factorization of 120 is $2^3 \times 3 \times 5$.
The prime factorization of 180 is $2^2 \times 3^2 \times 5$.
The HCF is the product of the lowest powers of common primes: $2^2 \times 3 \times 5 = 60$.
Step 2: Divide both terms by the HCF.
$120 \div 60 = 2$
$180 \div 60 = 3$
The simplified ratio is $2 : 3$.

Key Concept: Equivalence of ratios in simplest form

c) 12
[Solution Description]
First, simplify the ratio $48 : 64$ to its simplest form. The HCF of 48 and 64 is 16. Dividing both terms by 16 gives $3 : 4$. Since $48 : 64 :: 9 : x$, their simplest forms must be equal. So, $3 : 4 = 9 : x$. Cross-multiplying gives $3x = 36$, so $x = 12$.

Key Concept: Missing Term in Proportions

b) 28
[Solution Description]
Since the ratios are proportional, the product of means equals the product of extremes:
$7 \times 48 = 12 \times x \implies 336 = 12x \implies x = \frac{336}{12} = 28$
So, $x = 28$.

Key Concept: Ratios in Simplest Form

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 need to simplify both ratios:
1. For $18:12$, divide both terms by HCF of 18 and 12 which is 6. This gives $3:2$.
2. For $27:18$, divide both terms by HCF of 27 and 18 which is 9. This gives $3:2$.
Since both simplified ratios are equal ($3:2$), they are proportional. Also, the Reason correctly explains the condition for proportionality of ratios as it states that two ratios are proportional if their simplest forms are equal.

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: Simplification and Proportionality

c) The simplified form is $2:3$ and proportional to $2:3$
[Solution Description]
To simplify $24:36$, divide both terms by their HCF (12).
$24 ÷ 12 = 2$ and $36 ÷ 12 = 3$.
So, the simplified form is $2:3$.
Since the given ratio is also $2:3$, they are proportional.

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: 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: Proportional Ratios

b) Yes, because both simplify to $4 : 5$
[Solution Description]
Check if the simplest forms of both ratios are equal. Simplifying $4 : 5$ gives $4 : 5$ (already in simplest form). For $20 : 25$, the HCF is 5, so $\frac{20}{5} = 4$, $\frac{25}{5} = 5$. The simplest form is $4 : 5$. Thus, they are proportional.

Key Concept: Ratio division, proportional scaling

c) 5:6:2
[Solution Description]
1kg = 1000g original mixture.
Total parts = 5+3+2 = 10 parts.
Original amounts: A = (5/10)×1000 = 500g, B = 300g, C = 200g.
After adding 300g B: A=500g, B=600g, C=200g.
New ratio = 500:600:200 = simplify by dividing by 100 → 5:6:2.

Key Concept: Proportional Division

c) \$450 and \$750
[Solution Description]
To divide \$1,200 in the ratio 3:5:
$\text{Total parts} = 3 + 5 = 8 \\ \\ \text{First person's share} = \frac{3}{8} \times 1200 = 450 \\ \\ \text{Second person's share} = \frac{5}{8} \times 1200 = 750$
The shares are \$450 and \$750.

Key Concept: Compound ratios, proportional reasoning

c) 1:1
[Solution Description]
Calculate worker-days for each wall:
Wall X: 4 workers × 15 days = 60 worker-days
Wall Y: 6 workers × 10 days = 60 worker-days
Since both walls require same worker-days, their efficiencies are equal.
Ratio is therefore 1:1.

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: Ratio Comparison

c) 20 spoons
[Solution Description]
The given ratio is $8 : 12$ for sugar to glasses. To find the sugar needed for 30 glasses, set up the proportion:
$\frac{8}{12} = \frac{x}{30}$. Cross-multiplying gives $12x = 240$, so $x = 20$. Thus, 20 spoons of sugar are needed.

Key Concept: Ratio Application

b) 100 mL
[Solution Description]
The ratio $1 : 4$ means there is 1 part acid and 4 parts water, totaling 5 parts. The fraction of acid is $\frac{1}{5}$. For 500 mL, the amount of acid is $\frac{1}{5} \times 500 = 100$ mL.

Key Concept: Ratio Comparison in Real-life Application

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that the price per mL decreases with increasing volume, which is true because larger sizes generally have lower per-unit costs due to reduced packaging and handling expenses. The reason correctly explains this by mentioning economies of scale, which refers to cost advantages gained through increased production efficiency. Thus, both are true, and the reason correctly explains the 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: Identifying Proportional Relationships

a) Yes, because $\frac{4}{5} = \frac{16}{20}$
[Solution Description]
To determine if the ratios are proportional, simplify both ratios to their lowest terms. The ratio $4 : 5$ is already simplified. For the ratio $16 : 20$, divide both terms by their HCF, which is 4: $16 ÷ 4 = 4$ and $20 ÷ 4 = 5$. Thus, the simplified form of $16 : 20$ is $4 : 5$. Since both ratios are equal after simplification, they are proportional.

Key Concept: Identifying proportional relationships, Applying factor of change

c) 25 liters
[Solution Description]
First, find the petrol consumption per kilometer: $\frac{15 \text{ liters}}{180 \text{ km}} = 0.0833$ liters/km. Then, multiply this rate by the new distance: $0.0833 \text{ liters/km} \times 300 \text{ km} = 25$ liters.

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: 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 Ratios

d) 18
[Solution Description]
To solve for $x$, we set up the proportion $12 : 18 :: x : 27$.
Cross-multiplying gives: $12 \times 27 = 18 \times x$.
Simplifying, we get $324 = 18x$.
Dividing both sides by 18: $x = 18$.

Key Concept: Proportional Reasoning, Ratio Simplification

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To determine if the assertion and reason are correct:
1. Simplify the first ratio $24 : 36$ by dividing both terms by their HCF (12): $24 \div 12 = 2$, $36 \div 12 = 3$. Simplified form is $2 : 3$.
2. Simplify the second ratio $10 : 15$ by dividing both terms by their HCF (5): $10 \div 5 = 2$, $15 \div 5 = 3$. Simplified form is $2 : 3$.
3. Since both simplified ratios are equal ($2 : 3$), they are proportional. Thus, Assertion is true.
4. The Reason states that both ratios simplify to $2 : 3$, which matches our calculations. Hence, Reason is true and correctly explains the Assertion.
Therefore, the correct answer is option (a).

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 $4 : 5$ and $16 : 20$ are proportional, we simplify both ratios to their simplest form. The ratio $4 : 5$ is already in its simplest form. For $16 : 20$, dividing both terms by their HCF (which is 4) gives $4 : 5$. Since both ratios simplify to $4 : 5$, they are proportional. The Reason correctly explains why the Assertion is true because proportionality is determined by comparing the simplest forms of the ratios.

Key Concept: Proportional reasoning, real-world application

b) 12 cups
[Solution Description]
Given ratio of flour to sugar is $4:3$. Let the required flour be $x$ cups for 9 cups of sugar.
$4 : 3 :: x : 9$
Cross-multiplying:
$3x = 36 \implies x = 12$
So, 12 cups of flour are needed.

Key Concept: Compound proportion with inverse relationship

c) 26 days
[Solution Description]
Total work = $15 \text{ workers} \times 28 \text{ days} \times 6 \text{ hours} = 2520$ worker-hours.
New scenario: Let $d$ be the required days. Then $20 \times d \times 5 = 2520$.
Solving: $100d = 2520 \Rightarrow d = \frac{2520}{100} = 25.2$ days ≈ 26 days.

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 Proportion

b) No, the second shop is cheaper
[Solution Description]
To check proportionality, compare the cost per notebook for both shops.
First shop: Cost per notebook = $\frac{\$120}{3} = \$40$ per notebook.
Second shop: Cost per notebook = $\frac{\$190}{5} = \$38$ per notebook.
Since $\$40 \neq \$38$, the two ratios are not proportional. The second shop offers notebooks at a cheaper rate (\$38 vs. \$40), so it is the better deal.

Key Concept: Trairasika — The Rule of Three

c) 18
[Solution Description]
The problem involves inverse proportion, so we set it as $6 \times 12 = x \times 4$. Solving for $x$ gives $x = \frac{72}{4} = 18$. Thus, 18 workers are needed to complete the task in 4 days.

Key Concept: Trairasika — The Rule of Three

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
Given the proportion $a : b :: c : d$. According to the Rule of Three, if two ratios are proportional, then their cross products are equal: $ad = bc$. Here, $a = 5$, $b = 10$, and $c = 15$. Substituting these values into the equation:
$5 \times d = 10 \times 15$
$5d = 150$
$d = \frac{150}{5} = 30$.
Therefore, the Assertion is true. The Reason states that for proportional ratios, the product of the means ($b$ and $c$) equals the product of the extremes ($a$ and $d$), which is also true and correctly explains why the value of $d$ is 30.

Key Concept: Cross Multiplication Method

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that the cross multiplication method is used to find the fourth proportional in a proportion, which is true. The reason given is that in the proportion $a : b :: c : d$, the product of the extremes ($a$ and $d$) equals the product of the means ($b$ and $c$). This is also true, as it defines the cross multiplication rule $ad = bc$. Moreover, the reason correctly explains why the assertion is valid since the cross multiplication method is derived from this property. Therefore, both the Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

Key Concept: Mixing ratios, Proportionality

b) 5 liters
[Solution Description]
Current mixture has $(5/8)\times40 = 25$ liters alcohol and $(3/8)\times40 = 15$ liters water. Let $x$ liters of water be added. New ratio is:
$\frac{25}{15 + x} = \frac{5}{4}$
Cross multiplying:
$25 \times 4 = 5 \times (15 + x)$
$100 = 75 + 5x \Rightarrow 5x = 25 \Rightarrow x = 5 \text{ liters}$

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: Proportional Ratios

c) 28
[Solution Description]
Represent the problem as the proportion $3 : 12 :: 7 : x$.
Step 1: Apply cross multiplication:
$3 \times x = 12 \times 7$
Step 2: Multiply the known terms:
$3x = 84$
Step 3: Solve for $x$ by dividing both sides by 3:
$x = \frac{84}{3} = 28$
The farmer will need 28 kg of seeds for a 7-acre field.

Key Concept: Cross Multiplication Method, Proportional Ratios

c) 35 kg
[Solution Description]
First, establish the given ratio: $7:5$ (cement:sand).
For the first case: $7/5 = 35/x$, solve for x using cross-multiplication:
$7x = 5 \times 35$
$7x = 175$
$x = 175 / 7 = 25$ kg sand.
Now, apply this proportion to the new amount of cement (49 kg):
$7/5 = 49/y$
Cross-multiplying: $7y = 5 \times 49$
$7y = 245$
$y = 245 / 7 = 35$ kg sand required.

Key Concept: Proportional Reasoning, Rule of Three

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To solve the problem using the Rule of Three, we start with the given proportional ratio:
$12 : 15 :: 48 : d$
By the definition of proportional ratios, the product of the means ($15 \times 48$) must equal the product of the extremes ($12 \times d$). This gives us the equation:
$15 \times 48 = 12 \times d$
Solving for $d$:
$d = \frac{15 \times 48}{12} = 60$
The Assertion correctly states the formula to find $d$ using the Rule of Three. The Reason explains the underlying principle of proportionality that justifies this formula. Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

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: Proportionality

b) \$300
[Solution Description]
Using the Rule of Three:
$pramāṇa = 15$, $phala = 225$, $ichchhā = 20$. So,
$ichchhāphala = \frac{phala \times ichchhā}{pramāṇa} = \frac{225 \times 20}{15} = 300$
Hence, 20 notebooks cost \$300.

Key Concept: Unit Conversion in Rule of Three

c) 90 m$^2$
[Solution Description]
Given: Pramāṇa = 2.5 L (a), Phala = 30 m$^2$ (b), Ichchhā = 7.5 L (c). Using the Rule of Three:
$d = \frac{b \times c}{a} = \frac{30 \times 7.5}{2.5} = 90$
7.5 liters will cover 90 m$^2$.

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, Inverse Proportion

b) 4 days
[Solution Description]
This is an inverse proportion problem. The product of workers and days remains constant: $8 \times 6 = 12 \times d$. Solving for $d$:
$d = \frac{8 \times 6}{12} = 4 \text{ days}$

Key Concept: Ratio Division

b) 50 and 10
[Solution Description]
First, find the total number of parts in the ratio: $5 + 1 = 6$. Next, divide the total chocolates by the total parts to find the size of each part: $\frac{60}{6} = 10$. Now, multiply the number of parts for each student by the size of each part. The first student gets $5 \times 10 = 50$ chocolates, and the second student gets $1 \times 10 = 10$ chocolates.

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: Ratio division, profit sharing

c) Rs.10,000
[Solution Description]
First, find the ratio of their investments:
Prashanti : Bhuvan = 1,20,000 : 80,000 = 3 : 2 (simplified).
Total parts = 3 + 2 = 5.
Each part's value = Rs.25,000 / 5 = Rs.5,000.
Bhuvan's share = 2 × Rs.5,000 = Rs.10,000.

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: Dividing quantities in a given ratio, real-world application

d) \$7,500
[Solution Description]
First, express the working hours as a ratio: 6:9:15.
Simplify the ratio by dividing each term by 3:
Simplified ratio = 2:3:5.
Total parts = 2 + 3 + 5 = 10 parts.
Value per part = $\frac{15000}{10} = 1500$.
Employee R's share = $5 \times 1500 = 7500$.
Therefore, employee R receives \$7,500.

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

b) 100 mL
[Solution Description]
Given ratio $1 : 4$, total parts = $1 + 4 = 5$.
$\text{Quantity of salt} = \frac{1}{5} \times 500 = 100 \text{ mL}$
The quantity of salt is 100 mL.

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: 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: 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: Ratio division method

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To verify the assertion:
1. Given quantity = 60 kg, ratio = 4:1.
2. Total parts = 4 + 1 = 5.
3. Size of each part = $\frac{60}{5} = 12$ kg.
4. Larger part = $4 \times 12 = 48$ kg (matches assertion).
The reason provides the correct formula for calculating the larger part, which explains how 48 kg was obtained. Therefore, both are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Profit sharing, Ratio division

c) Rs.15,000 and Rs.9,000
[Solution Description]
The investment ratio is 5:3. Total parts = 5 + 3 = 8.
Each part of profit = $\frac{24000}{8} = Rs.3,000$.
Prashanti's share = $5 \times 3000 = Rs.15,000$.
Bhuvan's share = $3 \times 3000 = Rs.9,000$.

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: 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: Profit Sharing

c) Rs.3,000
[Solution Description]
The investment ratio of Prashanti to Bhuvan is $90000 : 30000 = 3 : 1$. Total parts = $3 + 1 = 4$. Each part = $\frac{12000}{4} = 3000$. Bhuvan's share = $1 \times 3000 = Rs.3000$.

Key Concept: Area conversion, Real-world application

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To verify the assertion, we need to calculate the amount of manure required for 1 hectare of land given that 10 tonnes of manure are needed for 1 acre.
Step 1: From the syllabus, we know that 1 hectare = 2.471 acres.
Step 2: The manure requirement is 10 tonnes per acre. Therefore, for 1 hectare (which is 2.471 acres), the total manure required is:
$10 \text{ tonnes/acre} \times 2.471 \text{ acres} = 24.71 \text{ tonnes}$
The assertion states that 1 hectare requires exactly 24.71 tonnes of manure, which matches our calculation. The reason correctly states that 1 hectare is equal to 2.471 acres, and this is indeed the correct explanation for the assertion.

Key Concept: Temperature Conversion

c) $35^\circ C$
[Solution Description]
Use the formula for Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion:
$\text{Celsius} = \frac{5}{9} \times (\text{Fahrenheit} - 32)$
Substitute $95^\circ F$:
$\text{Celsius} = \frac{5}{9} \times (95 - 32) = \frac{5}{9} \times 63 = 35^\circ C$
The temperature is $35^\circ C$.

Key Concept: Area conversion, Proportional reasoning

c) 20.66 tonnes
[Solution Description]
First, calculate the area of the plot in square feet: $300 \text{ ft} \times 600 \text{ ft} = 180,000 \text{ sq ft}$.
Convert this to acres using the given conversion factor ($1 \text{ acre} = 43,560 \text{ sq ft}$).
Divide the total area by the number of square feet in an acre: $\frac{180,000}{43,560} \approx 4.132 \text{ acres}$.
Multiply this by the manure rate per acre: $4.132 \times 5 = 20.66 \text{ tonnes}$.
The farmer needs approximately 20.66 tonnes of manure.

Key Concept: Unit cost calculation, Area conversion

c) \$1,721,649
[Solution Description]
First, find the price per acre: $\frac{\$250,000}{0.75} \approx \$333,333.33 \text{ per acre}$.
Calculate the area of the new plot in square feet: $500 \text{ ft} \times 450 \text{ ft} = 225,000 \text{ sq ft}$.
Convert this area to acres: $\frac{225,000}{43,560} \approx 5.165 \text{ acres}$.
Multiply by the cost per acre: $5.165 \times \$333,333.33 \approx \$1,721,649.48$.

Key Concept: Length, Area

b) 16146 square feet
[Solution Description]
First, calculate the area in square meters:
$Area = Length \times Width = 50 m \times 30 m = 1500 \text{ m}^2$.
Now, convert square meters to square feet using the conversion factor:
$1 \text{ m}^2 = 10.764 \text{ ft}^2$
So, $1500 \text{ m}^2 \times 10.764 \text{ ft}^2/\text{m}^2 = 16146 \text{ ft}^2$.

Key Concept: Unit Conversions - Temperature

b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
Assertion (A) states that $32^\circ F$ is equal to $0^\circ C$, which is true as per the given conversion in the syllabus. Reason (R) provides the correct formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, which is also true. However, Reason (R) does not explain why $32^\circ F$ is equal to $0^\circ C$. Thus, both are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

Key Concept: Volume Conversion

d) 3,000 mL
[Solution Description]
Given that $1 \text{ litre} = 1,000 \text{ mL}$, multiply the number of litres by 1,000 to get the volume in millilitres:
$3 \text{ litres} \times 1,000 \text{ mL/litre} = 3,000 \text{ mL}$
Hence, 3 litres is equal to 3,000 mL.

Key Concept: Temperature Conversion

c) $20^\circ C$
[Solution Description]
Given the Fahrenheit temperature is $68^\circ F$, substitute into the formula:
$Celsius = \frac{5}{9} \times (68 - 32) = \frac{5}{9} \times 36 = 20^\circ C$
Therefore, $68^\circ F$ is equal to $20^\circ C$.

Key Concept: Unit Conversions, Proportional Reasoning

c) 27.55 litres
[Solution Description]
First, convert the area of the field from square feet to acres. The area is $800 \times 600 = 480,000$ square feet. Since $1$ acre = $43,560$ square feet, the area in acres is $\frac{480,000}{43,560} \approx 11.02$ acres.
Next, use the given ratio: $5$ litres for $2$ acres. The amount of diesel needed for $11.02$ acres can be calculated using proportionality:
$\text{Diesel} = \left( \frac{5 \text{ litres}}{2 \text{ acres}} \right) \times 11.02 \text{ acres} \approx 27.55 \text{ litres}$
Therefore, approximately $27.55$ litres of diesel are needed.

Key Concept: Mass Ratio, Unit Consistency

c) 17.5 kg
[Solution Description]
Given the mass ratio of gold to water as $37 : 2$, and the mass of $1$ litre of water is $1$ kg. Let the mass of $1$ litre of gold be $m$.
From the ratio:
$\frac{m}{1 \text{ kg}} = \frac{37}{2} \Rightarrow m = \frac{37}{2} \text{ kg} = 18.5 \text{ kg}$
The difference in mass between gold and water is:
$18.5 \text{ kg} - 1 \text{ kg} = 17.5 \text{ kg}$
So, the difference is $17.5$ kg.

Key Concept: Unit Conversion Consistency

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that converting area measurements to acres is necessary for accurate cost calculation when fertilizing a field. This is true because using consistent units (e.g., acres) allows proper ratio application. The Reason correctly explains that proportional reasoning demands uniform units to prevent errors, which directly supports the Assertion. Thus, both are true, and the Reason justifies the Assertion.

Key Concept: Time and Volume Conversion

c) 300 seconds
[Solution Description]
First, convert 10 litres to millilitres: $10\,\text{L} = 10,000\,\text{mL}$. Using the given rate, the time taken is calculated as:
$\text{Time taken} = \frac{15 \times 10,000}{500} = 300\,\text{seconds}$