Question

The proportional relationship between the number of inches a candle has burned away, b, at any time in hours, t, can be represented by the equation b = 0.25tb=0.25t. What is the constant of proportionality from the time in hours to the inches of candle that has burned away?

Answer 1

Answer:

k = 0.25t^2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation :

b = 0.25t

b = number of inches that has burned away

t = time

From our knowledge of variation;

Since candle length will decrease with time ;

b α 1/ t

b = k/t

Where k is the proportionality constant

Comparing the equation :

b = 0.25t

k/t = 0.25t

k = 0.25t^2