Sam can type 368 words in 8 minutes. What is the constant of proportionality that relates the number of words typed, y , to the number of minutes it took to type, x ? (Remember that constant of proportionality is k = yx )(1 point) Responses 50 words per minute 50 words per minute 46 words per minute 46 words per minute 44 words per minute 44 words per minute 36 words per minute

1 answer

To find the constant of proportionality, we divide the number of words typed by the number of minutes it took to type them:

k = 368 words รท 8 minutes

k = 46 words per minute

Therefore, the constant of proportionality is 46 words per minute.