what is inverse and proportion?
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In contrast with direct proportion, where one quantity varies directly as per changes in other quantity, in inverse proportion, an increase in one variable causes a decrease in the other variable, and vice versa. Two variables a and b are said to be inversely proportional if; a∝1/b.
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proportion
harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole : balance, symmetry. 2a : proper or equal share each did her proportion of the work.
A large proportion of old people live alone.
His success bore no proportion to his abilities.
This door is narrow in proportion to its height.
The proportion of regular smokers increases with age.
His features are in proportion. ...
His success is in proportion to his effort.
inverse
Two quantities a and b are said to be in inverse proportion if an increase in the quantity a, there will be a decrease in the quantity b, and vice-versa. In other words, the product of their corresponding values should remain constant. Sometimes, it is also known as inverse variation