4-14 Practice Problems
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Answer:
(a) The constant of proportionality is 0.25
(b) 1 apple = $0.25
(c) $3 = 12 apples
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Solving (a): The constant of proportionality;
For an equation:
Where
k = constant of proportionality
By comparing: to
Hence, the constant of proportionality is 0.25
Solving (b): What information does gives.
It represents the unit rate.
<em>So, it means that 1 apple costs $0.25</em>
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Solving (c): Number of apples for $3.
This means that
Substitute 3 for c in
Make n the subject
