Key Concept: Ratio Comparison

c) 30
[Solution Description]
Given the ratio of teachers to students is 1:34.
Let the number of teachers be $t$.
Therefore, $\frac{t}{1020} = \frac{1}{34}$.
Solving for $t$ gives $t = \frac{1020}{34} = 30$ teachers.

Key Concept: Proportional Reasoning, Similarity in 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 appear similar due to proportional scaling of their dimensions, which is true as seen from the table (width and height scaled by $\frac{1}{2}$ for C and $1.5$ for D relative to A). The reason correctly explains this by stating that similarity requires equal scaling factors for both dimensions. Both statements are true, and the reason accurately justifies the assertion.

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: Visual similarity through proportional change

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that Image A and Image D look visually similar due to proportional scaling of their dimensions. This is true because Image A has dimensions $60:40$ ($3:2$ ratio), and Image D has dimensions $90:60$ (also $3:2$ ratio). Both images are scaled proportionally by a factor of $\frac{3}{2}$ in width and height, preserving their aspect ratio. The Reason correctly explains that proportional scaling maintains the aspect ratio, which leads to visual similarity. Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Key Concept: Ratios

d) 60 mm
[Solution Description]
Given the simplified ratio $3 : 2$ for Image D, let the height be $h$. We can write the proportion as $\frac{3}{2} = \frac{90}{h}$. Solving for $h$:
$3h = 180$
$h = 60$
The height of Image D is 60 mm.

Key Concept: Similarity Verification

b) Yes, because their ratios are equal
[Solution Description]
Check if the width-to-height ratios are equal. For the first rectangle: $\frac{120}{90} = \frac{4}{3}$. For the second rectangle: $\frac{40}{30} = \frac{4}{3}$. Since both ratios are equal, the rectangles are similar.

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: 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: 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: 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

b) $16 : 24$
[Solution Description]
First, simplify the given ratio $12 : 18$ by dividing both terms by their HCF (6):
$\frac{12}{6} : \frac{18}{6} = 2 : 3$
Now check the options for ratios that simplify to $2 : 3$:
$16 : 24 \implies \frac{16}{8} : \frac{24}{8} = 2 : 3$
Thus, $16 : 24$ is proportional to $12 : 18$.

Key Concept: Application of Proportional Reasoning

c) 20 spoons
[Solution Description]
Given the ratio $5 : 8$ (sugar to lemonade), let the required sugar be $x$ spoons for 32 glasses. The proportional relationship is:
$5 : 8 :: x : 32$
Cross-multiplying gives:
$8x = 5 \times 32$
Solving for $x$:
$x = \frac{160}{8} = 20$
She would need 20 spoons of sugar.

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: Simplest Form, Proportionality Check

c) $9 : 10$
[Solution Description]
Simplify $15 : 25$ to its simplest form by dividing both terms by their HCF (5): $3 : 5$. Now simplify the options:
Option a) $21 : 35$ simplifies to $3 : 5$ (HCF 7).
Option b) $30 : 50$ simplifies to $3 : 5$ (HCF 10).
Option c) $9 : 10$ remains $9 : 10$ (no common factor).
Option d) $45 : 75$ simplifies to $3 : 5$ (HCF 15).
Only option c) does not simplify to $3 : 5$, so it is not proportional.

Key Concept: Assertion-Reason

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $6:4$, we find the HCF of 6 and 4, which is 2. Dividing both terms by 2 gives $3:2$. Thus, the Assertion is true. The Reason correctly explains that simplifying a ratio involves dividing both terms by their HCF. Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

Key Concept: Proportional Ratios

d) $25 : 18$
[Solution Description]
To determine if ratios are proportional, we simplify them to their simplest form. The given ratio is $5:3$. For another ratio to be proportional, it must simplify to the same ratio ($5:3$) when reduced.
Let's check each option:
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Key Concept: Rule of Three

b) 14 liters
[Solution Description]
We can solve this problem using the Rule of Three. The ratio of distance to petrol consumption is $120 : 8$.
Let the required petrol be $x$ liters for 210 km.
Setting up the proportion:
$120 : 8 :: 210 : x$
Cross-multiplying:
$120x = 8 \times 210$
$120x = 1680$
$x = \frac{1680}{120}$
$x = 14 \text{ liters}$

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: 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: Problem solving with proportional reasoning, Unit conversions

a) 304,920 sq ft
[Solution Description]
Given that 3 acres = 130,680 sq ft, then 1 acre = $\frac{130,680}{3} = 43,560$ sq ft. For 7 acres: $7 \times 43,560 = 304,920$ sq ft.

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, Proportional reasoning

b) $2 : 3$
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $8 : 12$, find the HCF of 8 and 12, which is 4. Divide both terms by 4: $\frac{8}{4} = 2$ and $\frac{12}{4} = 3$. Thus, the simplest form is $2 : 3$.

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: 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: 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: Assertion and Reason

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that the ratio $60:40$ simplifies to $3:2$, which is correct because dividing both terms by their HCF (20) gives $\frac{60}{20}:\frac{40}{20} = 3:2$. The Reason correctly explains that the HCF of 60 and 40 is 20, which is indeed used to simplify the ratio. Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Key Concept: Ratio Simplification

b) $2 : 3$
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $60 : 90$, find the HCF of 60 and 90, which is 30. Divide both terms by 30: $60 \div 30 = 2$ and $90 \div 30 = 3$. Therefore, the simplest form is $2 : 3$.

Key Concept: Proportional Ratios

a) $15 : 30$
[Solution Description]
First, simplify the given ratio $5 : 10$. The HCF of 5 and 10 is 5. Dividing both terms by 5:
$5 \div 5 = 1 \\ \\ 10 \div 5 = 2$
The simplified ratio is $1 : 2$. Now, check each option:
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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: 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: Assertion-Reason

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, which is 6. Dividing both terms by 6 gives $\frac{12}{6} : \frac{18}{6} = 2 : 3$. Therefore, the Assertion is true. The Reason states that the HCF of 12 and 18 is 6, which is also true and correctly explains why the ratio simplifies to $2 : 3$.

Key Concept: Simplifying Ratios

c) 2 : 3
[Solution Description]
To find the simplest form, divide both terms by their HCF. The HCF of 84 and 126 is 42. Dividing both terms gives:
$\frac{84}{42} = 2 \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{126}{42} = 3$
Thus, the simplest form is $2 : 3$.

Key Concept: Equivalence of ratios in simplest form

d) 40 : 56
[Solution Description]
Simplify $25 : 35$ to its simplest form: divide both terms by 5 to get $5 : 7$. Now check each option:
- $10 : 14$ simplifies to $5 : 7$ (proportional).
- $30 : 42$ simplifies to $5 : 7$ (proportional).
- $50 : 70$ simplifies to $5 : 7$ (proportional).
- $40 : 56$ simplifies to $5 : 7$ (proportional).
However, $40 : 56$ is proportional as well, but since all options seem proportional, rechecking: The correct non-proportional ratio would be $15 : 21$ which simplifies to $5 : 7$ (all given options are proportional). Thus, the question may need adjustment, but assuming the intent was to test recognition of simplified forms.

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: 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: Concept of proportionality using simplest forms, Rule of Three

b) 8 days
[Solution Description]
This problem uses inverse proportionality because more workers will take fewer days to complete the same work.
The relationship is given by $W_1 × D_1 = W_2 × D_2$.
Here, $W_1 = 8$ workers, $D_1 = 12$ days, $W_2 = 12$ workers.
Solve for $D_2$:
$8 × 12 = 12 × D_2$
$96 = 12D_2$
$D_2 = 96 / 12 = 8$ days.

Key Concept: Proportional Reasoning

c) 40
[Solution Description]
Using cross-multiplication for proportion $5:8 :: 25:x$,
$5 \times x = 8 \times 25$.
Solving for $x$:
$5x = 200$
$x = 200 ÷ 5 = 40$.

Key Concept: Simplifying Ratios, Proportionality

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To determine if the assertion is true or false:
1. Simplify $36:48$ by dividing both terms by their HCF. The HCF of 36 and 48 is 12. Simplifying gives $3:4$.
2. Simplify $27:36$ by dividing both terms by their HCF. The HCF of 27 and 36 is 9. Simplifying gives $3:4$.
3. Since both simplified ratios are equal ($3:4$), they are proportional, making the Assertion true.
4. The Reason states that two ratios are proportional if their simplest forms are equal, which is also true and 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: 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 Mixing

c) 15 mL blue and 25 mL yellow
[Solution Description]
The ratio of blue to yellow is $3 : 5$. Total parts = $3 + 5 = 8$. Quantity of blue = $\frac{3}{8} \times 40 = 15$ mL. Quantity of yellow = $\frac{5}{8} \times 40 = 25$ mL.

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: 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: Ratio Comparison

b) 100 seconds
[Solution Description]
First, convert the bucket's capacity to mL for consistent units: $4 \text{ liters} = 4000 \text{ mL}$. The ratio of volumes is $800 : 4000$, which simplifies to $1 : 5$. Since the flow rate is constant, the time taken will also be in the ratio $1 : 5$. Given that 800 mL takes 20 seconds, 4000 mL will take $20 \times 5 = 100$ seconds.

Key Concept: Ratio Simplification

b) 100
[Solution Description]
The ratio $3 : 2$ means for every 3 boys, there are 2 girls. For 150 boys, the number of girls can be found by solving $\frac{3}{2} = \frac{150}{x}$. Cross-multiplying gives $3x = 300$, so $x = 100$.

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: Identifying proportional relationships, Simplifying ratios

b) 300 girls
[Solution Description]
The given ratio of boys to girls is $7 : 5$. Let the number of girls be $x$. Set up the proportion: $\frac{7}{5} = \frac{420}{x}$. Cross-multiply to solve for $x$: $7x = 5 \times 420$, which simplifies to $7x = 2100$. Divide both sides by 7: $x = 300$.

Key Concept: Proportional Reasoning Application

c) \$36
[Solution Description]
First, find the cost per pen by dividing the total cost by the number of pens: $\frac{\$15}{5} = \$3$ per pen. Then, multiply the cost per pen by the number of pens needed: $\$3 \times 12 = \$36$. Therefore, 12 pens cost \$36.

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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

c) \$160
[Solution Description]
Using the Rule of Three, we can set up the proportion as $5 : 100 :: 8 : x$. Cross-multiplying gives $5x = 800$, so $x = \frac{800}{5} = 160$. Thus, 8 books cost \$160.

Key Concept: Cross Multiplication

b) 112.5 km
[Solution Description]
First, convert all time units to the same measure (minutes). 1 hour and 15 minutes is equal to 75 minutes.
Given the ratio of distance to time is proportional:
$30 : 45 :: 75 : x$.
Using cross multiplication:
$30 \times x = 45 \times 75$
$x = \frac{45 \times 75}{30}$
$x = \frac{3375}{30} = 112.5$
So, the car will cover 112.5 km in 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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: 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: Rule of Three, Cross Multiplication

d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
[Solution Description]
The cross multiplication method does not require ratios to be in their simplest form to be applied correctly. The proportionality condition $ad = bc$ holds true irrespective of whether the ratios $a:b$ and $c:d$ are simplified or not. For example, consider the unsimplified ratio $4:6 :: 6:9$. Cross multiplying gives $4 \times 9 = 6 \times 6$, which simplifies to $36 = 36$, proving proportionality. Thus, the Assertion is false. However, the Reason states that simplifying ratios eliminates common factors, which is a correct statement but not relevant to the applicability of the cross multiplication method. Therefore, the Reason is true independently.

Key Concept: Cross Multiplication Basics

c) 15
[Solution Description]
We are given the proportion $3 : 5 :: 9 : x$. Using the cross multiplication rule, we have:
$3 \times x = 5 \times 9$
Solving for $x$:
$3x = 45 \implies x = \frac{45}{3} = 15$
Therefore, the value of $x$ is 15.

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: Rule of Three, Multi-step Application

c) 103:249
[Solution Description]
Take 1 liter from each solution to make 2 liters total.
From Solution A (3:8 ratio):
Acid = $(3/(3+8)) \times 1 = 3/11$ L
Water = $(8/11) \times 1 = 8/11$ L
From Solution B (5:11 ratio):
Acid = $(5/(5+11)) \times 1 = 5/16$ L
Water = $(11/16) \times 1 = 11/16$ L
Total acid in Solution C: $3/11 + 5/16 = (48 + 55)/176 = 103/176$ L
Total water in Solution C: $8/11 + 11/16 = (128 + 121)/176 = 249/176$ L
Simplifying the ratio (divide both by 103/176):
Acid : Water = 1 : (249/103) ≈ 103:249

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: Proportional Reasoning

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
Given:
- $8$ bags $\equiv 40$ kg
For direct proportion, the ratio remains constant.
Let the weight for 5 bags be $x$ kg.
Using Rule of Three:
$8 : 40 :: 5 : x$
Cross-multiplying:
$$8x = 40 \times 5$$
$$x = \frac{200}{8} = 25$$
Hence, Assertion (A) is true.
Reason (R) states the correct concept of direct proportionality, and it explains why the calculation works.

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: 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: Proportionality in Time and Work

c) 6 days
[Solution Description]
Here, more workers imply less time (inverse proportion). Let $d$ be the required days. By inverse proportion rule:
$3 \times 10 = 5 \times d \implies d = \frac{3 \times 10}{5} = 6$
5 workers will take 6 days.

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: 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: Sharing in Given Ratio

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that when 20 sweets are shared in the ratio 3:2, one gets 12 and another gets 8. This is correct because:
1. Total parts = 3 + 2 = 5 parts
2. Value of each part = $20 \div 5 = 4$ sweets
3. First share = $3 \times 4 = 12$ sweets
4. Second share = $2 \times 4 = 8$ sweets
The reason correctly explains the method to find total parts (m+n) which is used to divide any quantity in given ratio. Therefore, both assertion and reason are true and reason correctly explains the assertion.

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: Combined ratio, multi-step problem

b) Rs.19,286
[Solution Description]
First, combine the ratios: A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5. To make B common, multiply A:B by 4 and B:C by 3 ⇒ A:B:C = 8:12:15.
Total parts = 8 + 12 + 15 = 35.
Value per part = Rs.45,000 / 35 ≈ Rs.1,285.71.
C's share = 15 × Rs.1,285.71 ≈ Rs.19,285.71.
Closest option is Rs.19,286.

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: Assertion-Reason

b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that to divide \Rs.5,000 in the ratio $3 : 2$, we use the formula $\frac{x}{m + n}$.
The Reason explains that the formula $\frac{x}{m + n}$ helps find the size of each part when dividing a quantity in a given ratio.
Here, both Assertion and Reason are true. However, while the formula $\frac{x}{m + n}$ is indeed used to find the size of one part, it alone does not fully explain how the division is done in the ratio $3 : 2$. The complete process involves multiplying this value by the respective ratio terms ($3$ and $2$). Hence, the Reason does not correctly explain the Assertion.

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) \$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: 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: 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: Adjusting Mixture Ratio

c) 45 liters
[Solution Description]
Current ratio is 4:5, total parts = $4 + 5 = 9$.
Water = $\frac{4}{9} \times 180 = 80$ liters.
Milk = $\frac{5}{9} \times 180 = 100$ liters.
Let $x$ be the extra water added for new ratio 5:4.
New equation: $\frac{80 + x}{100} = \frac{5}{4}$.
Solving, $4(80 + x) = 500 \implies 320 + 4x = 500 \implies 4x = 180 \implies x = 45$ liters.

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: Combined ratio application

a) 3:2
[Solution Description]
Assume 5 units from each mixture.
From A: Blue = $\frac{2}{5} \times 5 = 2$ units, White = $\frac{3}{5} \times 5 = 3$ units.
From B: Blue = $\frac{4}{5} \times 5 = 4$ units, White = $\frac{1}{5} \times 5 = 1$ unit.
Combined Blue = 2 + 4 = 6 units.
Combined White = 3 + 1 = 4 units.
New ratio = 6:4 = 3:2 after simplifying by 2.

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: Profit Sharing in Business

d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
[Solution Description]
First, find the ratio of investments: Ram : Shyam = 20,000 : 30,000 = 2:3.
Total parts = 2 + 3 = 5.
Each part value = $\frac{5000}{5} = 1000$.
Ram's share = $2 \times 1000 = 2000$.
Thus, Assertion (A) is false as Ram's actual share is \$2,000, not \$3,000.
Reason (R) is true as it correctly describes the method of calculating profit share based on investment ratio.

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: Unit Conversion - Volume

b) 18.5 kg
[Solution Description]
The mass ratio of gold to water is $37 : 2$. Since 1 litre of water weighs 1 kg, we can find the mass of 1 litre of gold using the ratio:
$\text{Mass of gold} = \left( \frac{37}{2} \right) \times 1 \text{ kg} = 18.5 \text{ kg}$
Thus, the mass of 1 litre of gold is 18.5 kg.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Area Conversion

c) 217,800 square feet
[Solution Description]
To convert acres to square feet, multiply the number of acres by the conversion factor. Here, 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Therefore:
$5 \text{ acres} \times 43,560 \text{ square feet/acre} = 217,800 \text{ square feet}$

Key Concept: Work Rate Conversion

b) 30 hours
[Solution Description]
First, calculate the time taken by the oxen for 20 acres: $20 \times 6 = 120\,\text{hours}$. Since the tractor is 4 times faster, its time is:
$\text{Tractor's time} = \frac{120}{4} = 30\,\text{hours}$

Key Concept: Unit Conversion - Volume and Time

b) 8.333 minutes
[Solution Description]
First, convert the tank volume from liters to milliliters:
$15 \text{ L} \times 1,000 \text{ mL/L} = 15,000 \text{ mL}$
Next, find the time taken using the given rate:
$\frac{25 \text{ s}}{750 \text{ mL}} \times 15,000 \text{ mL} = 500 \text{ s}$
Convert seconds to minutes:
$\frac{500 \text{ s}}{60 \text{ s/min}} \approx 8.333 \text{ min}$

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: Unit Conversion in Proportional Reasoning

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that ensuring consistency in units is essential for accurate proportional reasoning. This is true because comparing or calculating with different units leads to incorrect results. The reason explains why this is necessary—different units cause wrong ratios and conclusions. Thus, both statements are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.