If x and y are in direct proportion,

Question:

If x and y are in direct proportion, then (x – 1) and (y – 1) are also in direct proportion.

Solution:

False

x and y are in direct proportion, then;

x/y = k

if x = 3 and y = 5, then

k = 3/5

Now, x-1 = 2 and y-1=4

(x-1)/(y-1) = 2/4 = 1/2

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