Identify the table that demonstrates a proportional relationship.(1 point)

Responses

x y
2 10
5 20
6 30
x y 2 10 5 20 6 30

x y
4 2
9 3
16 4
x y 4 2 9 3 16 4

x y
8 2
12 3
40 4
x y 8 2 12 3 40 4

x y
10 2
15 3
40 8

1 answer

To identify which table demonstrates a proportional relationship, we need to check if the ratio of \( y \) to \( x \) is constant for all pairs of values.

  1. First Table:

    • \( \frac{10}{2} = 5 \)
    • \( \frac{20}{5} = 4 \)
    • \( \frac{30}{6} = 5 \)
    • Not proportional (inconsistent ratios).
  2. Second Table:

    • \( \frac{2}{4} = 0.5 \)
    • \( \frac{3}{9} = \frac{1}{3} \approx 0.333 \)
    • \( \frac{4}{16} = 0.25 \)
    • Not proportional (inconsistent ratios).
  3. Third Table:

    • \( \frac{2}{8} = 0.25 \)
    • \( \frac{3}{12} = 0.25 \)
    • \( \frac{4}{40} = 0.1 \)
    • Not proportional (inconsistent ratios).
  4. Fourth Table:

    • \( \frac{2}{10} = 0.2 \)
    • \( \frac{3}{15} = 0.2 \)
    • \( \frac{8}{40} = 0.2 \)
    • Proportional (consistent ratio of 0.2).

The table that demonstrates a proportional relationship is the fourth table.