Content of Proportionality Word Problems

What is the constant of proportionality for this table?

• 1/9

• 9

• 8

Is the given table a proportional relationship? If so, what is the constant?

• Yes; 1/3

• Yes; 3

• Yes; 5

• No

Is this table proportional or non-proportional?

• Yes

• No

Identify the constant of proportionality.

• k = 2

• k = 3

• k = 1.50

• k = 2/3

• none (not proportional)

Bella is making a recipe that requires a certain ratio of sugar to flour. If she uses 16 cups of flour, how many cups of sugar does she need to maintain the ratio of 60:48?

• 3

• 15

• 20

• 10

The fee to check luggage with a

new airline is based on the weight

of each bag. Brett paid $7.14 to

check a 42-pound bag. How

much will Eileen pay if her bag

weighs 63 pounds?

• $10.71

• $449.82

• $409

• $107.10

The fee to check luggage with a new airline is based on the weight of each bag. Brett paid $7.14 to check a 42-pound bag. How much will Eileen pay if her bag weighs 63 pounds?

• $10.71

• $449.82

• $409

• $107.10

The fee to check luggage with a

new airline is based on the weight

of each bag. Brett paid $7.14 to

check a 42-pound bag. How

much will Eileen pay if her bag

weighs 63 pounds?

• $10.71

• $449.82

• $409

• $107.10

While preparing for a triathlon, Janecia swims 8 minutes for every 20 minutes she bikes.  If she swims 72 minutes, how long does she bike for?

• 180 minutes

• 144 minutes

• 92 minutes

• 80 minutes

Craig earns extra money as a lifeguard. He earns $37 for 4 hours and $64.75 for 7 hours.  What is the constant of proportionality in dollars per hour? 

• $37 / hour

• $64.75 / hour

• $9.25 / hour

• $18.50 / hour