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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What does unit rate mean?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity per one unit.

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If 2 swings take 1 day, what is the constant of proportionality?

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0.5 swings / 1 day

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If 12 dollars is the cost of 1 suit, what is the constant of proportionality?

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12 dollars / 1 suit

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If 9 children are assigned to 1 counselor, what is the constant of proportionality?

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9 children / 1 counselor

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If 4 lemons are needed for 1 pitcher, what is the constant of proportionality?

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4 lemons / 1 pitcher

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If 18 gallons are used in 1 minute, what is the constant of proportionality?

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18 gallons / 1 minute

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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 from a table, divide the values of one quantity by the corresponding values of the other quantity.

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What is an example of a proportional relationship?

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An example of a proportional relationship is the cost of apples: if 1 apple costs $2, then 3 apples cost $6, maintaining the same ratio.

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What is the formula for constant of proportionality?

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The formula for constant of proportionality is k = y/x, where k is the constant, y is the dependent variable, and x is the independent variable.