Variation Word Problems Worksheets | Direct, Inverse, Joint, Combined Variation

Learn how to apply the concept of variation in real-life situations with these 15 pdf worksheets exclusively focusing on word problems, involving direct variation, inverse variation, joint variation and combined variation. A knowledge in solving direct and inverse variation is a prerequisite to solve these word problems exclusively designed for high school students. Try some of these worksheets for free!

Direct Variation Word Problems

The key to solve these word problems is to comprehend the problem, figure out the relationship between two entities and formulate an equation in the form y = kx. Find the constant of variation, substitute the value and solve.

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Inverse Variation Word Problems

In this set of inverse variation worksheet pdfs, read the word problem and formulate an equation in the form y = k / x. Find the constant of variation, plug in the values and solve the word problems.

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Direct and Inverse Variation: Mixed Word Problems

This collection of printable worksheets is packed with exercises involving a mix of direct and inverse variation word problems. The learner should identify the type of variation and then solves accordingly.

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Joint and Combined Variation

The self-explanatory word problems here specifically deal with joint and combined variations.

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Mixed Word Problems: Direct, Inverse, Joint and Combined

Master the four types of variation with this potpourri of 15 word problems, perfect for high schoolers to recapitulate the concepts learnt.

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