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: 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

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

Key Concept: Proportional Change

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

Key Concept: Width-height ratio, Simplest form

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

Key Concept: Width-Height Ratio

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
To determine similarity between images, we compare their width-to-height ratios in simplest form. For image A, the ratio is $60:40$, which simplifies to $3:2$. Similarly, for image C, the ratio is $30:20$, simplifying to $3:2$, and for image D, the ratio is $90:60$, also simplifying to $3:2$. Since all three ratios reduce to the same simplest form, the images are proportionally similar. Therefore, both the Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

Key Concept: Identifying similarity in images, Multiplicative changes

a) 56.6 mm × 42.4 mm
[Solution Description]
Original area = $80 \times 60 = 4800$ mm². Half area needed = 2400 mm².
For similarity, scaling factors must be equal for both dimensions.
Let scaling factor be $k$. New dimensions = $80k \times 60k$.
Area condition: $(80k)(60k) = 2400$ ⇒ $4800k^2 = 2400$ ⇒ $k^2 = 0.5$ ⇒ $k = \sqrt{0.5} \approx 0.707$
Checking options:
A) $56.6 \times 42.4$ → $56.6/80 \approx 0.707$, $42.4/60 \approx 0.707$ → Correct scaling
B) $40 \times 30$ → Equal scaling but area is $\frac{1}{4}$th
C) $70 \times 50$ → Unequal scaling
D) $60 \times 40$ → Unequal scaling
Only option A satisfies both conditions.

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: 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: 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 Simplification

b) $1 : 3$
[Solution Description]
To simplify the ratio $15 : 45$, find the highest common factor (HCF) of 15 and 45, which is 15. Divide both terms by 15 to get $1 : 3$.

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: 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: Dividing a Quantity in a Given Ratio

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

Key Concept: Interpretation of Ratios

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

Key Concept: 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: Comparing Ratios, Proportionality Check

b) Yes, because both simplify to $1:3$
[Solution Description] Simplify both ratios to their simplest form. For Project X, the ratio is $15:45$. The HCF of 15 and 45 is 15, so simplifying gives $\frac{15}{15} : \frac{45}{15} = 1:3$. For Project Y, the ratio is $10:30$. The HCF of 10 and 30 is 10, so simplifying gives $\frac{10}{10} : \frac{30}{10} = 1:3$. Since both simplified ratios are equal ($1:3$), the 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: Simplifying Ratios

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

Key Concept: 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, 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: 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: 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

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: 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: Proportional Ratios

c) 15
[Solution Description]
For ratios to be proportional, the cross-products must be equal. Thus, $5 \times 21 = 7 \times x$, which simplifies to $105 = 7x$. Solving for $x$ gives $x = 15$.

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: Simplest Form Calculation

c) $2 : 3$
[Solution Description]
Find the HCF of 72 and 108, which is 36. Divide both terms by 36:
$72 \div 36 = 2 \\ \\ 108 \div 36 = 3$
The simplified ratio 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: 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, 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: 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: 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: Assertion and Reason

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

Key Concept: Problem Solving with Proportionality

c) 30 teachers
[Solution Description]
Given the ratio $1 : 34$, for every 1 teacher there are 34 students. To find the number of teachers for 1020 students, solve $1/34 = x/1020$. Cross-multiplying: $34x = 1020$. Dividing both sides by 34: $x = 30$. So, there are 30 teachers.

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: 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: Assertion-Reason

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

Key Concept: Proportional Reasoning

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

Key Concept: Proportional Reasoning

c) 600 km
[Solution Description]
To find the distance traveled in 10 hours at the same speed:
$\text{Speed} = \frac{360 \, \text{km}}{6 \, \text{hours}} = 60 \, \text{km/h} \\ \\ \text{Distance} = 60 \, \text{km/h} \times 10 \, \text{hours} = 600 \, \text{km}$
The car will travel 600 km.

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: Ratio Calculation

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

Key Concept: 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, 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: Assertion-Reason

c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
[Solution Description]
Let the initial quantity of juice be $3x$ litres and water be $5x$ litres. After adding 2 litres of juice, the new quantity of juice becomes $3x + 2$ litres. The new ratio is given as $1 : 1$, so we can write:
$\frac{3x + 2}{5x} = \frac{1}{1}$
Solving this equation:
$3x + 2 = 5x \\ \\ 2 = 2x \\ \\ x = 1$
Therefore, the initial quantities were 3 litres of juice and 5 litres of water. The assertion is true. However, the reason states that adding juice changes the ratio proportionally, which is incorrect because proportional change would require multiplying both terms by the same factor, not adding. Thus, the reason is false.

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: 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 Relationships

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

Key Concept: Proportional 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: Profit Sharing

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

Key Concept: Proportional Reasoning, 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: 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 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: Trairasika — The Rule of Three

c) 56
[Solution Description]
The proportion is $3 : 24 :: 7 : x$. Cross-multiplying gives $3x = 168$, so $x = \frac{168}{3} = 56$. Thus, the machine will produce 56 toys in 7 hours.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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

Key Concept: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: Sharing in given ratio

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

Key Concept: Sharing in 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: 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

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

Key Concept: 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: 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: Ratio mixture adjustment

c) 80 mL
[Solution Description]
Initially, alcohol = $\frac{4}{9} \times 360 = 160$ mL, water = $\frac{5}{9} \times 360 = 200$ mL. For new ratio 4:7, required water = $\frac{7}{4} \times 160 = 280$ mL. Water to add = $280 - 200 = 80$ mL.

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: Business Investment

b) \Rs.6,000
[Solution Description]
Investment ratio = 50000:30000 = 5:3.
Total parts = 5 + 3 = 8.
Smaller investor's share = $\frac{3}{8} \times 16000 = \Rs.6,000$.

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: 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 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: Area Conversion

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

Key Concept: Unit 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, 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: 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 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:

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

Key Concept: Temperature

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

Key Concept: 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: 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.

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:
$\text{Time taken} = \frac{15 \times 10,000}{500} = 300\,\text{seconds}$

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: Age Ratio, Proportion Check

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