Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true for inversely proportional quantities?

• A. Their product is always a constant.
• B. Their sum is always one.
• C. If the value of one increases, the value of other will decrease.
• D. If the value of one increases, the value of other will increase.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A Their product is always a constant.
C If the value of one increases, the value of other will decrease.

If the quantities are inversely proportional then they must satisfy the following conditions:-

1. If one quantity is zero then the other quantity cannot be defined.
2. Product of two inversely proportional is constant.
3. If the value of one increases, the value of other will decrease.