Candace purchased 6 gallons of gas for $13.56. What is the constant of proportionality that relates the cost in dollars, y, to the number of gallons, x?

Question

Responses

A $0.44$0.44

B $2.26$2.26

C $1.23$1.23

D $3.04

Answer 1

B $2.26

To find the constant of proportionality, divide the total cost by the number of gallons: 13.56 / 6 = $2.26