Proportional and Nonproportional Relationships

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What is a proportional relationship?

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A proportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where the ratio of one quantity to the other quantity is constant.

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What is a nonproportional relationship?

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A nonproportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where the ratio is not constant, often involving a fixed cost or fee.

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How do you determine the cost of multiple items in a proportional relationship?

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Multiply the cost of one item by the number of items to find the total cost.

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In the context of the pizza party, how much does each medium pizza cost?

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Each medium pizza costs $8.

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If Ms. Cochran orders 5 pizzas, what is the total cost?

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The total cost for 5 pizzas is $40.

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What is the fixed processing fee charged by Uptown Tickets?

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Uptown Tickets charges a $3 processing fee per order.

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How do you calculate the total cost for tickets from Uptown Tickets?

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Add the processing fee to the product of the number of tickets and the price per ticket.

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If 4 baseball game tickets are ordered, what is the total cost?

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The total cost for 4 tickets is $31.

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What is Andrew's hourly wage for mowing lawns?

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Andrew earns $18 per hour.

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How much does Andrew earn for working 4 hours?

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Andrew earns $72 for working 4 hours.