Constant of Proportionality

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the constant value (k) that relates two proportional quantities, defined as the ratio of one quantity to another.

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How do you find the constant of proportionality from a table of values?

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To find the constant of proportionality from a table, divide the value of one quantity by the corresponding value of the other quantity for any pair of values.

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If y = kx, what does k represent?

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In the equation y = kx, k represents the constant of proportionality, indicating how much y changes for a unit change in x.

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What is the constant of proportionality if 10 apples cost $20?

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The constant of proportionality is $2 per apple.

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If a recipe requires 3 cups of flour for 12 cookies, what is the constant of proportionality in cups of flour per cookie?

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The constant of proportionality is 0.25 cups of flour per cookie.

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What is the constant of proportionality for the equation y = 4x?

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The constant of proportionality is 4.

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If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is the constant of proportionality in miles per hour?

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The constant of proportionality is 50 miles per hour.

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How can you tell if two quantities are proportional?

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Two quantities are proportional if their ratios are constant.

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What is the constant of proportionality if 5 kg of apples cost $15?

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The constant of proportionality is $3 per kg.

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If a person earns $12 per hour, what is the constant of proportionality in terms of earnings per hour?

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The constant of proportionality is $12 per hour.