Proportion (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE International Maths: Extended): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0607

1 hour25 questions
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The following table of data represents the length, x and area, y of some irregular shapes.

x

1

5

b

y

a

5

20

Given that y is proportional to the square of x, find the values of aand b.

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y1x

When  y=8, x=4. 
Find ywhen  x=49.

y = .........................

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y varies directly with the square root of x.
When x=9y=6.  

Find y when x=25.  

y = ...............................................

4
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y is inversely proportional to x.
When x=9, y=8.

Find y when x=6.

y = ............................................

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y varies inversely as the square root of (x+1).

When x=8, y=5.

Find y in terms of x.

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y is directly proportional to (x4).
When x=16, y=3.  

Find y in terms of x.  

y=....................................................

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y is inversely proportional to x3.
When x=2y=0.5.  

Find y in terms of x.  

y= ................................................

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y is directly proportional to (x1)2.
When x=3, y=24.

Find y when x=6.

y=................................................

1a
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The table below shows the time, t hours, it takes a car to travel a certain distance at different speeds, s miles per hour.

s

30

40

50

60

t

4

3

a

2

State what type of variation model would be suitable for this data.

1b
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Find an equation for t in terms of s.

1c
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Find the value of a.

1d
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State the total distance that the car has driven.

1e
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Use the model to calculate the speed if a car takes 30 minutes to complete the journey.

1f
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Give a reason why using the model to answer part (e) is not suitable.

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m varies inversely with the square of (p1).
When p=4, m=5.
Find m when p=6.

m= ..................................................

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y is inversely proportional to the square root of (x+1).
When x=8, y=2.

Find y when x=99.  

y= ............................................

4
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y is inversely proportional to (x+3)2
When x=2y=8.

Find y when x=7.  

y=.................................................

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y varies inversely with the square of (x+2).
When x=3, y=2.

Find y when x=8.

y = ...............................................