Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Proportion (Section 1 - No. 17)

Which of the following statements best illustrates the concept of inverse variation?
The more hours you work, the more money you earn.
The faster you drive, the quicker you arrive at your destination.
The more you buy, the higher the total cost.
The larger the number of workers, the less time it takes to complete a task.

Explanation

In inverse variation, as one value goes up, the other goes down. More workers means less time.

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