To determine which table demonstrates a proportional relationship, we need to check if the ratio of \( \frac{y}{x} \) is constant for all corresponding pairs in the table.
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First table:
- \( \frac{2}{8} = 0.25 \)
- \( \frac{3}{12} = 0.25 \)
- \( \frac{4}{40} = 0.1 \)
- Not constant.
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Second table:
- \( \frac{10}{2} = 5 \)
- \( \frac{20}{5} = 4 \)
- \( \frac{30}{6} = 5 \)
- Not constant.
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Third table:
- \( \frac{2}{10} = 0.2 \)
- \( \frac{3}{15} = 0.2 \)
- \( \frac{8}{40} = 0.2 \)
- Constant at 0.2.
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Fourth table:
- \( \frac{2}{4} = 0.5 \)
- \( \frac{3}{9} \approx 0.333 \)
- \( \frac{4}{16} = 0.25 \)
- Not constant.
The third table shows a constant ratio of \( \frac{y}{x} = 0.2 \), indicating a proportional relationship. Therefore, the answer is the third table:
x y 10 2 15 3 40 8