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Question
Which of the following are in inverse proportion?
The time taken for a journey and the distance travelled in a uniform speed.
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Solution
The distance travelled at a constant speed will rise or decrease if the journey's duration grows or decreases.
∴ The given statement is in direct proportion.
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