Question

Jimmy reads 15 pages in 5 minutes. Carlo reads 12 pages in 6 minutes. Find each constant of proportionality, then write a sentence to compare the proportional relationships.(2 points)
7th grade 2 sentences NO extra formatting

Answer 1

To find the constant of proportionality for Jimmy, we divide the number of pages he reads by the time he takes: 15 pages / 5 minutes = 3 pages per minute. For Carlo, the constant is 12 pages / 6 minutes = 2 pages per minute. This means Jimmy reads faster than Carlo, as he reads 3 pages in a minute compared to Carlo's 2 pages.