Use the table to answer the question.

Time (min) 1 2 3 7 10
Water Used (gal) 5 10 15 35 50
Determine if the quantities in the data table re in a proportional relationship. If they do not have a proportional relationship, indicate why.

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Responses

Yes, the data table has a proportional relationship.
Yes, the data table has a proportional relationship.

No, the ratio 7:35 is not proportional to the other ratios.
No, the ratio ratio of 7 to 35 is not proportional to the other ratios.

No, the table does not count consecutively.
No, the table does not count consecutively.

No, the ratios are not equivalent. .

1 answer

To determine if the quantities in the data table represent a proportional relationship, we check if the ratios of water used to time are equivalent for all entries.

Calculating the ratios:

  • For 1 min: \( \frac{5 \text{ gal}}{1 \text{ min}} = 5 \)
  • For 2 min: \( \frac{10 \text{ gal}}{2 \text{ min}} = 5 \)
  • For 3 min: \( \frac{15 \text{ gal}}{3 \text{ min}} = 5 \)
  • For 7 min: \( \frac{35 \text{ gal}}{7 \text{ min}} = 5 \)
  • For 10 min: \( \frac{50 \text{ gal}}{10 \text{ min}} = 5 \)

Since all the ratios simplify to the same number (5), they are constant and represent a proportional relationship.

Therefore, the correct response is:

Yes, the data table has a proportional relationship.