Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Proportion (Section 1 - No. 14)
In the context of proportion, which statement best describes an indirect proportion?
As one quantity increases, the other quantity increases.
As one quantity decreases, the other quantity decreases.
As one quantity increases, the other quantity remains constant.
As one quantity increases, the other quantity decreases.
Explication
Indirect proportion implies that as one quantity rises, the other falls, and vice-versa.