Convert (3/4) into a decimal which is .75 (75%). Then multiply the decimal to the total amount of $530.40 which yields $397.80. In other words 75% of the total $530.40 is given to the winner which is $397.80.
Yes it does, it is proportional because it increases by the same amount at a constant time (which is each week's paycheck). The constant is the 150. i may be wrong sorry if so.