Identify the

constant of
proportionality

Graph
s

Tables

When we look at
the relationship
between Pieces of
stacks (x) and
Price in dollars (y)
in the table below,
how do we know if
the relationship is
proportional? The
Pieces of stacks
are always
multiplied by the
same value, 3 in
this case.
Piec
es
of
stac
ks x

Pric
e in
doll
ars
(y)

always
multipl
ied by
the
same
value,
3 in
this
case
2*3=6

The graph of
a
proportional
relationship
is a straight
line that
passes
through the
origin.
Proportional
quantities
can be
described by

The graph below

represents the price
of the apples at one
store. What is the
constant of
proportionality?

we can tell that the

relationship is directly
proportional by looking at
the graph. The graph is a
straight line and it passes

First. create a chart. Use points

from the graph, such as (2, 20), (4,
40), (6, 60), (8, 80) and (10, 100)..
Total Price (y) 20 40 60 80 100
Total Pounds (x) 2 4 6 8 10
Now divide "Total price (y)" by
"Number of pounds (x)" to find the
ratio (k).
Total Price (y) 20 40 60 80 100
Total Pound (x) 2 4 6 8 10 Ratio (K)
1:10 (for all) The ratio is constant (k
= 10), so the relationship can be
described by the equation y = 10x.
This equation means that the total

Fill in the
tables based
on
j their
constant of
proportionalit
y

The graph below represents

the packets of biscuits
consumed over time. What is
the constant of
proportionality?

Change the ratios below to unit rates. An

1. Y = 3x

Ratio Rate
X

0 114 miles in 3
1)
3
hours
6
2)
9 372 apples for 12
baskets
Constant
3) $47.95 for 7
hours work
4) $10.80 for2
dozen bagels
6) 50
2. ysteps
= 15xin 0.8
minutes
X

(Ratio as a fraction)

Unit Rate

114 miles/ 3 hours

19 mph or 19 mi 1 hour

example
is given.
5
8
10
12

The graph below

represents the number
of pieces of paper that
are found in boxes.
What is the constant of
proportionality?

Constant
Proportionalit
y=

Answer these question in your own words:

- what is the constant of proportionality?
- what is the proportional relationship between X and Y?