Question

Find the constant of proportionality for the table of values.

Answer 1

The constant of proportionality k is 3.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Proportionality describes any relationship that is always in the same

ratio

If two quantities x and y are in proportionality, then

1. y ∝ x

2. y = k x , where k is the constant of proportionality

∵ x ⇒    6    ,    7      ,    8    ,    9

∵ y ⇒    21   ,   24.5 ,    28  ,    31.5  

∵ y ∝ x

∴ y = k x

- Use x = 6 and y = 21 to find the value of k

∵ x = 6 and y = 21

∴ 21 = k (6)

- Divide both sides by 6

∴ k = 3.5

- Use x = 7 and y = 24.5 to find the value of k

∵ x = 7 and y = 24.5

∴ 24.5 = k (7)

- Divide both sides by 7

∴ k = 3.5

- Use x = 8 and y = 28 to find the value of k

∵ x = 8 and y = 28

∴ 28 = k (8)

- Divide both sides by 8

∴ k = 3.5

- Use x = 9 and y = 31.5 to find the value of k

∵ x = 9 and y = 31.5

∴ 31.5 = k (9)

- Divide both sides by 9

∴ k = 3.5

The constant of proportionality k is 3.5

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