Use the table to answer the question.

# of Trees # of Apples
2 26
3 39
6 78
10 130
12 156
Determine if the quantities in the data table are in a proportional relationship. If they are not in 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 ratios are not equivalent.
No, the ratios are not equivalent.

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

No, the ratio 6:78 is not proportional to the other rati

1 answer

To determine if the quantities in the data table are in a proportional relationship, we can calculate the ratio of the number of apples to the number of trees for each pair of values.

Let's analyze the ratios:

  • For 2 trees: \( \frac{26 \text{ apples}}{2 \text{ trees}} = 13 \)
  • For 3 trees: \( \frac{39 \text{ apples}}{3 \text{ trees}} = 13 \)
  • For 6 trees: \( \frac{78 \text{ apples}}{6 \text{ trees}} = 13 \)
  • For 10 trees: \( \frac{130 \text{ apples}}{10 \text{ trees}} = 13 \)
  • For 12 trees: \( \frac{156 \text{ apples}}{12 \text{ trees}} = 13 \)

Since the ratio of apples to trees is consistent (13) for all pairs of values, we can conclude that the quantities in the data table are in a proportional relationship.

The answer is: Yes, the data table has a proportional relationship.