To determine if the quantities in a data table are in a proportional relationship, we need to check if the ratios of the corresponding quantities are equivalent.
Without the specific data from the table, I can outline what to look for:
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Calculate Ratios: For each pair of corresponding values in the table, calculate the ratio. That is, if you have pairs (x1, y1), (x2, y2), ..., then you would look at ratios like y1/x1, y2/x2, etc.
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Compare Ratios: Check if all the calculated ratios are equal.
- If they are all the same, then the quantities are in a proportional relationship (meaning the relationship can be expressed as y = kx, where k is a constant).
- If any of the ratios are different, then they are not proportional.
- Constant Differences: If you are also considering whether the quantities count consecutively or by equal parts, in a proportional relationship, the differences between corresponding values don’t need to be consecutive, but the key is that the ratios derived from the pairs remain constant.
If you can provide the data from the table, I could analyze it further to determine the relationship accurately. Based on the responses presented, it seems there are two indications of non-proportional relationships regarding specific ratios.