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Ratio and Proportion

Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · Mathematics

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Topics in Ratio and Proportion

1

Ratio – Basics and Properties

  • The ratio of two quantities a and b is written as a:b or a/b, where a is the predecessor (first term) and b is the successor (second term).
  • Both quantities in a ratio must be expressed in the SAME unit before comparing.
  • A ratio is a unitless (dimensionless) quantity.
2

Direct and Inverse Proportion

  • In Direct Proportion, as one quantity increases, the other also increases in the SAME ratio. Their ratio (x/y) is constant.
  • In Inverse Proportion, as one quantity increases, the other decreases. Their PRODUCT (x × y) is constant.
  • Direct proportion: x/y = k (constant), so x₁/y₁ = x₂/y₂.
3

Operations on Equal Ratios (Properties)

  • These 5 properties apply when a/b = c/d and a, b, c, d are positive numbers.
  • INVERTENDO: Flip both fractions. If a/b = c/d, then b/a = d/c.
  • ALTERNANDO: Swap the means. If a/b = c/d, then a/c = b/d.
4

Theorem of Equal Ratios

  • If a/b = c/d, then a/b = c/d = (a+c)/(b+d). This is the Theorem of Equal Ratios.
  • Extended form: If a/b = c/d = e/f = ... then each ratio = (a+c+e+...)/(b+d+f+...).
  • General form with multipliers: If a/b = c/d = e/f and l, m, n are non-zero numbers, then each ratio = (al+cm+en)/(bl+dm+fn).

Key Concepts

A ratio is a comparisonWhen comparing more than two quantitiesKey properties includeTo compare two ratios a/bIf a/b = c/d

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Key topics in Ratio and Proportion include Ratio and Proportion – Complete Chapter Overview, Ratio and Proportion - Concept Overview, Flowchart showing the process of creating a ratio from two quantities. These are the concepts Maharashtra Board Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Ratio and Proportion — Maharashtra Board Class 9 Mathematics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 58 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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