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Ratio and Proportional Relationships: Constant of Proportionality (k)
What is the Constant of Proportionality?
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What Is the Constant of Proportionality?
Introduction
In a proportional relationship, two quantities change together in a predictable way. The constant of proportionality explains how one quantity is related to th...
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Maya gets paid for walking dogs on weekends. She earns $60 for 4 hours, $90 for 6 hours, and $150 for 10 hours.
Let’s find out how much money Maya earns per hour. To do this, divide the total money by the number of hours worked.
60 divided by 4 equals 15, 90 divided by 6 equals 15, and 150 divided by 10 equals 15.
Even though ...
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