Unitary Method

Unitary Method

The method of finding first the value of one quantity from the value of some given quantities and then finding the value of the required number of quantities is called the unitary method.

(i)         to get more, we multiply         (ii)        to get less, we divide

Illustration 1: If 15 tins contain 234 kg of oil, how much oil will be there in 10 such tins?