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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the ratio between two proportional quantities, indicating how one quantity changes in relation to another.

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

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

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If Ben drinks 1/2 liter of tea every 2/3 of an hour, how much tea does he drink per hour?

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3/4 of a liter per hour.

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What is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is the constant of proportionality expressed as a quantity per one unit of another quantity.

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If Craig earns $37 for 4 hours, what is his hourly rate?

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$9.25 per hour.

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What does a constant of proportionality of k = 45 mean in a graph?

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It means that for every 1 hour, the boat travels 45 miles.

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True or False: The constant of proportionality is also the unit rate.

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True.

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Which of the following represents a proportional relationship: a table with values (2,4) and (4,8)?

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Yes, it represents a proportional relationship because the ratio is constant (2:4 = 1:2).

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What is the formula to calculate the constant of proportionality?

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k = y/x, where y is the dependent variable and x is the independent variable.

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If a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, what is the constant of proportionality?

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60 miles per hour.