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Direct proportion calculator.

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01 / QUESTION

If 3 pencils cost 9, how much do 5 cost?

X = 9 × 5 / 3 = 15.

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How it works

If quantities are directly proportional, multiply B by C and divide by A.

KEY FORMULAA : B = C : X → X = B × C / A.
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Worked example

4 items cost 12. Then 7 items cost (12 × 7) / 4 = 21.

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Only valid for direct proportionality, not inverse relationships or nonlinear pricing.

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Frequently asked questions

Does it work for every relationship? +

No. First verify that the relationship is direct and linear.