Constant of Proportionality (Tables) Practice

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the ratio between two quantities that are directly proportional to each other.

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

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

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What does a constant of proportionality of 4 lemons / 1 pitcher mean?

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It means that for every 1 pitcher, there are 4 lemons.

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If the constant of proportionality is 2 bedsheets / 1 minute, how many bedsheets are produced in 5 minutes?

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10 bedsheets (2 bedsheets/minute * 5 minutes = 10 bedsheets).

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What is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together.

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If the constant of proportionality is 0.25 dollars / 1 pound, how much is 4 pounds?

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1 dollar (0.25 dollars/pound * 4 pounds = 1 dollar).

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What is the relationship between constant of proportionality and unit rate?

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The constant of proportionality is the same as the unit rate when comparing two quantities.

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If you have 18 gallons / 1 minute, how many gallons do you have in 3 minutes?

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54 gallons (18 gallons/minute * 3 minutes = 54 gallons).

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What does it mean if the constant of proportionality is 'None of the above'?

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It means that the correct answer does not match any of the provided options.

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How can you express a constant of proportionality as a fraction?

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You can express it as a fraction by writing the quantity of one variable over the quantity of the other.