To determine which of the two sets of data represents a proportional relationship, we need to check whether the ratio of \( y \) to \( x \) is constant.
First Table:
Let's examine the first table:
\[ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline x & y \ \hline 1 & 2.5 \ 3 & 7.5 \ 8 & 20 \ \hline \end{array} \]
Calculating the ratio \( \frac{y}{x} \):
- For \( x = 1 \), \( \frac{y}{x} = \frac{2.5}{1} = 2.5 \)
- For \( x = 3 \), \( \frac{y}{x} = \frac{7.5}{3} = 2.5 \)
- For \( x = 8 \), \( \frac{y}{x} = \frac{20}{8} = 2.5 \)
Since the ratio \( \frac{y}{x} = 2.5 \) is constant for all points, the first table represents a proportional relationship.
Second Table:
Now let's look at the second table:
\[ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline x & y \ \hline 1 & 3 \ 2 & 10 \ 4 & 24 \ \hline \end{array} \]
Calculating the ratio \( \frac{y}{x} \):
- For \( x = 1 \), \( \frac{y}{x} = \frac{3}{1} = 3 \)
- For \( x = 2 \), \( \frac{y}{x} = \frac{10}{2} = 5 \)
- For \( x = 4 \), \( \frac{y}{x} = \frac{24}{4} = 6 \)
Since the ratios are different, \( 3 \), \( 5 \), and \( 6 \), this table does not represent a proportional relationship.
Conclusion:
The first table represents a proportional relationship given that \( \frac{y}{x} \) remains constant at \( 2.5 \).
Graph of the First Table:
To graph the relationship from the first table, you would plot the points:
- \( (1, 2.5) \)
- \( (3, 7.5) \)
- \( (8, 20) \)
The line through these points will have a slope equal to the constant ratio \( 2.5 \), indicating a proportional relationship.
When you plot it, you'll see a straight line that passes through the origin (0,0), confirming it is a proportional relationship.