Proportional Relationships - Pt 1

• y = 1/5x

• y = 5x

• y = 1/2x

What is the constant of proportionality?

• k = 3

• k = 1/3

• k = 3x

• k = 1/3x

Write an equation for the relationship between x and y. Use format y = kx.

What is the unit rate in this proportional relationship?

• 60 miles/1 hour
• 120 miles/ 2 hours
• 1 mile/ 1 hour

Which statement best describes the relationship between x and y in the table?

• Proportional
• Not Proportional

The cost of 4 pounds of grapes is $24.36. What is the constant of proportionality the relates cost in dollars, y, to the number of pounds of grapes, x?

• 6.09
• 20.36
• 8.12
• 28.36

Does this graph represent a proportional relationship?  

• No, because it doesn't pass through the origin.
• Yes, because it doesn't pass through the origin.
• Yes, because it intersects the y axis.
• No, because it intersects the x axis.

What is the unit rate in this proportional relationship?

• 60 miles/1 hour
• 120 miles/ 2 hours
• 1 mile/ 1 hour

What is a Ratio?

• A comparison of two quantities 
• To multiply two fractions 
• A number over another number
• Two decimals that can be multiplied

The number of trees and the number of apples are given in the table above.  Determine which statement below is correct.

• The table is not proportional because the unit rate is not constant.
• The table is proportional and the unit rate is 1/13
• The table is proportional and the unit rate is 13.
• The table is not proportional because it doesn't pass through the origin.