Key Concept: Proportional Change in Images

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
From the given measurements, Image A has width 60 mm and height 40 mm, while Image D has width 90 mm and height 60 mm. The scaling factor for width is $\frac{90}{60} = \frac{3}{2}$. The scaling factor for height is $\frac{60}{40} = \frac{3}{2}$. Since both dimensions change by the same factor ($\frac{3}{2}$), the images look similar. This matches the conclusion that proportional scaling preserves similarity. Thus, both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

Key Concept: Proportional Reasoning, Similarity of Rectangles

d) Width = 48 cm, height = 32 cm
[Solution Description]
To find a similar rectangle, the ratio of width to height must be the same as the original rectangle. The original rectangle has a ratio of $\frac{24}{16} = \frac{3}{2}$. We need to check which option has the same ratio.
1. For width = 36 cm, height = 24 cm: $\frac{36}{24} = \frac{3}{2}$.
2. For width = 30 cm, height = 18 cm: $\frac{30}{18} = \frac{5}{3}$.
3. For width = 20 cm, height = 10 cm: $\frac{20}{10} = 2$.
4. For width = 48 cm, height = 32 cm: $\frac{48}{32} = \frac{3}{2}$.
Options 1 and 4 have the same ratio as the original rectangle.

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: 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: Proportional Scaling

c) $\frac{1}{4}$
[Solution Description]
To preserve similarity, the scaling factor for height must match the width's scaling factor ($\frac{1}{4}$). Thus:
New height = Original height $\times$ Scaling factor = $80 \times \frac{1}{4} = 20$ mm.

Key Concept: Ratio comparison, Multiple images

a) Only A and B are similar
[Solution Description]
Let's simplify all ratios:
A: 84:56 = 3:2 (divided by 28)
B: 126:84 = 3:2 (divided by 42)
C: 35:25 = 7:5 (divided by 5)
Images A and B have identical simplified ratio (3:2), while C has different ratio (7:5).
Therefore, only A and B are similar.

Key Concept: Proportional changes, Multiplicative vs additive

a) Their heights must be in ratio 3:4
[Solution Description]
For two rectangles to be similar, their corresponding sides must be proportional.
Given width ratio = $\frac{w_1}{w_2} = \frac{3}{4}$, the height ratio must be equal:
$\frac{h_1}{h_2} = \frac{3}{4}$ ⇒ $4h_1 = 3h_2$
Option A states this exact proportion. Other options:
B) Additive difference doesn't guarantee proportionality
C) Unspecific relationship
D) Equal heights would only work if widths were equal

Key Concept: Multiplicative vs. Additive Changes

a) Multiply both width and height by 1.5
[Solution Description]
For the image to remain similar, both width and height must be scaled by the same multiplicative factor. The original ratio of width to height is $50 : 30$, which simplifies to $5 : 3$.
Option a): Multiplies width by 1.5 to get 75 mm and height by 1.5 to get 45 mm. The new ratio is $75 : 45 = 5 : 3$ (similar).
Option b): Adds 10 mm to width (60 mm) and subtracts 5 mm from height (25 mm). The new ratio is $60 : 25 = 12 : 5$ (not similar).
Option c): Multiplies width by 2 (100 mm) but adds 10 mm to height (40 mm). The new ratio is $100 : 40 = 5 : 2$ (not similar).
Option d): Adds 20 mm to width (70 mm) and height (50 mm). The new ratio is $70 : 50 = 7 : 5$ (not similar).

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: 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: Ratios, Simplifying Ratios

c) 21
[Solution Description]
Given the ratio of boys to girls is $5 : 3$ and there are 35 boys.
Let the number of girls be $x$.
According to the ratio:
$5 : 3 = 35 : x$
This can be written as:
$\frac{5}{3} = \frac{35}{x}$
Cross-multiplying:
$5x = 105$
Solving for $x$:
$x = \frac{105}{5} = 21$
Therefore, there are 21 girls.

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: 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: Definition and Simplest Form of Ratios, Proportionality

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
First, simplify the ratio $12:18$ by dividing both terms by their HCF (6): $\frac{12}{6} : \frac{18}{6} = 2:3$. Similarly, simplify $20:30$ by dividing both terms by their HCF (10): $\frac{20}{10} : \frac{30}{10} = 2:3$. Since both simplified forms are identical, the ratios are proportional. The assertion is true. The reason states that two ratios are proportional if their simplest forms are identical, which is correct and directly explains the assertion.

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: 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: 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: 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 them:
1. Simplifying $60:40$ by dividing both terms by their HCF (20): $60 \div 20 : 40 \div 20 = 3:2$.
2. Simplifying $90:60$ by dividing both terms by their HCF (30): $90 \div 30 : 60 \div 30 = 3:2$.
Since both simplified forms are equal ($3:2$), the Assertion is true. The Reason correctly explains that they are proportional because their simplest forms match.

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: 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: Age Ratio Problem

a) $11 : 15$
[Solution Description]
Currently, A is 12 years old and B is 20 years old, which matches the ratio $3 : 5$ (since $12 : 20$ simplifies to $3 : 5$). After 10 years, A will be $12 + 10 = 22$ years old and B will be $20 + 10 = 30$ years old. The new ratio is $22 : 30$. Simplifying this by dividing both terms by 2 gives $11 : 15$.

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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: Simplifying Ratios Using HCF

a)
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $84:56$, we first find the HCF of 84 and 56.
Factors of 84: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 84
Factors of 56: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 28, 56
The highest common factor is 28. Dividing both terms by 28 gives:
$84 \div 28 = 3$
$56 \div 28 = 2$
So the simplified form is $3:2$. Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason correctly explains how to simplify the ratio using HCF.

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: 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: 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: Simplifying Ratios

b) $2 : 3$
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $24 : 36$, we need to divide both terms by their HCF. The HCF of 24 and 36 is 12. Dividing both terms by 12 gives $\frac{24}{12} : \frac{36}{12} = 2 : 3$.

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: 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: 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: 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: Cross-Multiplication Method, Simplest Form

c) 21
[Solution Description]
Using the cross-multiplication method for proportion $a : b :: c : d$, we have $ad = bc$.
Here, $a = 5$, $b = 7$, $c = 15$.
So, $5 × x = 7 × 15$
$5x = 105$
$x = 105 / 5 = 21$.
Thus, the missing term $x$ is 21.

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: 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: Proportional Reasoning, Unit Conversions

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that the distance covered is proportional to the time taken when speed is constant. This is true because speed ($v$) is given by $v = \frac{d}{t}$. If speed is constant, then $d$ must be directly proportional to $t$.
The Reason explains this relationship correctly by defining speed as $\frac{d}{t}$ and stating that for constant speed, distance is directly proportional to time.
Thus, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

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 Application

b) 6 cups
[Solution Description]
The ratio of flour to water is 4:6 or simplified as 2:3. To find the required flour for 9 cups of water:
$\frac{2}{3} = \frac{x}{9} \\ \\ 3x = 18 \\ \\ x = 6$
You need 6 cups of flour.

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 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: 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: 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: Trairasika - Rule of Three

d) 24
[Solution Description]
Using the Rule of Three, identify the proportional relationship and solve for the unknown.
Given ratio: $8 : 12 :: 16 : x$.
Step 1: Find the factor of change between the known terms:
$16 ÷ 8 = 2$
Step 2: Apply the same factor to the second term to find $x$:
$12 × 2 = 24$
Therefore, $x = 24$.

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: 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 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: Problem Solving with Ratios

c) 10 cups
[Solution Description]
The ratio $3 : 5$ means for every 3 cups of sugar, 5 cups of flour are needed. To find the required flour for 6 cups of sugar, set up the proportion $3 : 5 :: 6 : x$.
The factor of change is $6 ÷ 3 = 2$. Multiply the second term by this factor:
$5 × 2 = 10$
So, 10 cups of flour are needed.

Key Concept: Ratio simplification, proportional reasoning

a) $9:12$
[Solution Description]
To find the proportional ratio, first simplify $45:60$ by dividing both terms by their HCF (15):
$\frac{45}{15} : \frac{60}{15} = 3 : 4$
Now check which option simplifies to $3:4$.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Time-Distance, Proportionality

c) 7.5 days
[Solution Description]
This is an inverse proportion problem since more workers will take less time. The product of workers and days remains constant. Let $x$ be the required number of days.
$5 \text{ workers} \times 12 \text{ days} = 8 \text{ workers} \times x \text{ days}$
$x = \frac{5 \times 12}{8} = \frac{60}{8} = 7.5 \text{ days}$

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

b) 40
[Solution Description]
Model the problem as the proportion $5 : 25 :: 8 : x$.
Step 1: Write the proportion and use the Rule of Three:
$5 \times x = 25 \times 8$
Step 2: Multiply the known terms:
$5x = 200$
Step 3: Solve for $x$ by dividing both sides by 5:
$x = \frac{200}{5} = 40$
The machine can produce 40 toys in 8 hours.

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

b) 10
[Solution Description]
Given the proportion $4 : 5 :: 8 : x$, we can use cross multiplication to solve for $x$.
Step 1: Write the proportion as an equation:
$4 \times x = 5 \times 8$
Step 2: Multiply the known terms:
$4x = 40$
Step 3: Solve for $x$ by dividing both sides by 4:
$x = \frac{40}{4} = 10$
Therefore, the value of $x$ is 10.

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, 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: 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: Rule of Three - Basic Application

c) \$32
[Solution Description]
Given: Pramāṇa = 5 m (a), Phala = \$20 (b), Ichchhā = 8 m (c). Using Āryabhaṭa's Rule of Three:
$d = \frac{b \times c}{a} = \frac{20 \times 8}{5} = 32$
The cost of 8 meters is \$32.

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: Profit Sharing

a) Rs.4500 and Rs.1500
[Solution Description]
First, simplify the investment ratio: Rs.45,000 : Rs.15,000 simplifies to $3 : 1$. Total parts = $3 + 1 = 4$. Size of each part = $\frac{6000}{4} = 1500$. Ramesh's share = $3 \times 1500 = 4500$, Suresh's share = $1 \times 1500 = 1500$.

Key Concept: Ratio adjustment, mixture problem

d) 12 kg
[Solution Description]
Current ratio = 4:1, so sugar = (4/5)×60 = 48 kg, flour = (1/5)×60 = 12 kg.
Let $x$ be the sugar added. New ratio: (48 + $x$)/12 = 5/1.
Solving: 48 + $x$ = 60 → $x$ = 12 kg.

Key Concept: Ratio Division, Investment Sharing

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To verify Assertion (A), we use the formula for division in a given ratio $m:n$. Here, $x = Rs.12,000$, $m = 5$, and $n = 3$.
First, calculate the total parts: $5 + 3 = 8$.
Now, find the size of each part: $\frac{12,000}{8} = 1,500$.
Partner A's share: $5 \times 1,500 = 7,500$.
Thus, Assertion (A) is true.
Reason (R) states the correct formula for dividing a quantity into a given ratio, which was used to verify Assertion (A). Hence, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason correctly explains 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

b) \$2,700
[Solution Description]
First, find the total number of parts in the ratio 2:3:4.
Total parts = 2 + 3 + 4 = 9 parts.
Next, calculate the value of each part:
Value per part = $\frac{8100}{9} = 900$.
Now, find B's share by multiplying the number of parts B gets by the value per part:
B's share = $3 \times 900 = 2700$.
Therefore, B's share is \$2,700.

Key Concept: Dividing quantities in a given ratio

c) 40
[Solution Description]
Let the number of \$1 coins = 5k, \$2 coins = 3k.
1. Total value = $(5k \times \$1) + (3k \times \$2) = 5k + 6k = 11k = \$88$.
2. Solving, $k = 8$.
3. Number of \$1 coins = $5k = 5 \times 8 = 40$.
Therefore, there are 40 \$1 coins.

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: 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: 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: Dividing a Quantity in Given Ratio

b) 24 and 36
[Solution Description]
To divide 60 marbles in the ratio 2:3:
Total parts = $2 + 3 = 5$.
Size of each part = $\frac{60}{5} = 12$ marbles.
First friend's share = $2 \times 12 = 24$ marbles.
Second friend's share = $3 \times 12 = 36$ marbles.

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: 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: 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: 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: Temperature conversion, Multi-step reasoning

c) $19^\circ \text{F}$
[Solution Description]
First, convert $-10^\circ \text{C}$ to Fahrenheit using the formula: $\frac{9}{5} \times (-10) + 32 = -18 + 32 = 14^\circ \text{F}$.
Then add the instrument error of $+5^\circ \text{F}$: $14 + 5 = 19^\circ \text{F}$.
The final temperature reading will be $19^\circ \text{F}$.

Key Concept: Unit Conversion - Area

b) 12.355 acres
[Solution Description]
Given the conversion factor: $1 \text{ hectare} = 2.471 \text{ acres}$. To convert 5 hectares to acres:
$5 \text{ hectares} \times 2.471 \text{ acres/hectare} = 12.355 \text{ acres}$
Therefore, 5 hectares is equal to 12.355 acres.

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:

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: 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: 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 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.

Key Concept: Unit Conversions, Proportional Reasoning

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
First, convert 7.5 hours to minutes: $7.5 \text{ hours} \times 60 \text{ minutes/hour} = 450 \text{ minutes}$.
Calculate the rate of filling: $50 \text{ gallons} / 10 \text{ minutes} = 5 \text{ gallons/minute}$.
Time to fill 2250 gallons: $2250 \text{ gallons} / 5 \text{ gallons/minute} = 450 \text{ minutes} = 7.5 \text{ hours}$.
Thus, both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

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.