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If x and y are in direct proportion, then (x – 1) and (y – 1) are also in direct proportion.

False

If x and y are in direct proportion, then


⇒


E.g. Let x = 4 and y = 6


∴


Now, x-1 = 4-1 = 3 and y-1 = 6-1 = 5


∴


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