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THINK SMART

1. Disha and Moksh shared an amount in the ratio 2 : 3. Whose share is larger? Explain.

2. The ratio between two quantities simplifies to 3 : 5. Is the statement below correct?
“If each quantity increases by 1, then the new ratio will be (3 + 1) : (5 + 1) = 2 : 3”
Why or why not?

3. Given that w, x, y and z are in proportion and y, z, a and b are in proportion. Are w, x, a and b in
proportion?

Crossword Puzzle
1
Solve the crossword puzzle with the help of the
clues given below:
Across 2
3. A method of finding the required value by
first finding it for 1 unit 3 4
5. The first term of the ratio

Down 5
1. Equality of two ratios
2. The second term of the ratio
4. Comparing two quantities expressed in
same units

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