Constant of Proportionality and Unit Rates

The constant of proportionality can be found by finding the __________  _____________.

• unit rate

• ratio rate

• proportion answer

• rational number

What is the constant of proportionality ? (Unit rate)

• 2 bedsheets / 1 minute

• 3 bedsheets / 1 minute

• 4 bedsheets / 1 minute

• None of the above

Does the table represent a proportional relationship?

• Yes.

• No.

Which statement best describes the relationship between x and y in the table?

• Proportional

• Not Proportional

The constant of proportionality is also the unit rate.

• True

• False

What is the unit rate, or constant of proportionality?

• 1/3

• 3

• 1/2

• 2

• A

• B

• C

• D

In the vibrant city of Tomorrowland, Henry the drone zooms around delivering packages. His speed is directly proportional to the energy he consumes. If Henry uses 8 units of energy to cover a certain distance, can you figure out the constant of proportionality?

• 4

• 1/4

• 8

• 1/8

Answer explanation

The constant of proportionality is the ratio between two quantities. In this case, it is 8, meaning for every unit increase in one quantity, the other increases by 8 times.

Constant of proportionality/unit rate

What is the constant of proportionality? 

• 4

• 1/4

• 8

• 1/8