These two equations represent a proportional relationship.

Question

3
.75
=
1
.25
(
3
)
4
.6875
=
1
.25
(
3
.75
)

What is the constant of proportionality of the relationship represented in these equations?

Answer 1

To find the constant of proportionality, we can divide the output of the first equation by the input of the first equation:

3 / 1.25 = 2.4.

Therefore, the constant of proportionality is 2.4.