Constant of Proportionality

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is a constant ratio or unit rate that describes how two quantities are related in a proportional relationship.

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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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Identify the constant of proportionality in the relationship: 3 tiles per minute.

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3 tiles per minute is the constant of proportionality.

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If k = 1.50, what does k represent?

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k represents the constant of proportionality in a proportional relationship.

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What is the constant of proportionality if the relationship is described as 2 tiles per minute?

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The constant of proportionality is 2 tiles per minute.

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Is the relationship proportional if the constant of proportionality is k = 3?

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Yes, the relationship is proportional.

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What is the constant of proportionality in the relationship: 3/10?

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3/10 is the constant of proportionality.

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If a table shows a constant ratio of 3, what can be said about the relationship?

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The relationship is proportional with a constant of proportionality of 3.

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What does a constant of proportionality of k = 2/3 indicate?

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It indicates that for every 2 units of one quantity, there are 3 units of another quantity.

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If a relationship is not proportional, what can be said about the constant of proportionality?

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If the relationship is not proportional, the constant of proportionality does not exist.