Constant of Proportionality (Tables) Practice

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the ratio between two quantities that are directly proportional to each other.

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What does a unit rate represent?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity per one unit of another quantity.

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If 6 trees grow in 1 day, what is the constant of proportionality?

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6 trees / 1 day

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If 3 tiles are laid in 1 minute, what is the constant of proportionality?

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3 tiles / 1 minute

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If 0.5 swings occur in 1 day, what is the constant of proportionality?

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0.5 swings / 1 day

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If 0.25 dollars are earned for every pound, what is the constant of proportionality?

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0.25 dollars / 1 pound

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If 18 gallons are used in 1 minute, what is the constant of proportionality?

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18 gallons / 1 minute

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

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To find the constant of proportionality from a table, divide the values of one quantity by the corresponding values of the other quantity.

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What is the formula for constant of proportionality?

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Constant of Proportionality = y/x, where y is the dependent variable and x is the independent variable.

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What does it mean if the constant of proportionality is the same for different pairs of values?

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It means that the two quantities are directly proportional to each other.