Equations of Proportional Relationships Practice

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Question
For the direct variation equation y=38x , what is the constant of proportionality?(1 point)
The constant of proportionality is
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The constant of proportionality is 38.

Donte is told that for a particular math problem, the value of y is always 8 times the value of x. Donte writes the equation y=8x to show the relationship between x and y. What is the constant of proportionality?(1 point)

The constant of proportionality is

8

A group of hikers is packing trail mix. The direct variation equation y=34x shows the relationship between number of hikers, x, and number of cups of trail mix, y. What is the constant of proportionality in this situation?(1 point)

The constant of proportionality is

34

sorry 3/4

The correct constant of proportionality in this situation is 3/4.

A hummingbird flaps its wings 5,000 times a minute when hovering in place. How many times will it flap its wing in 15 seconds?(1 point)

The hummingbird will flap its wings

125 times.

how come?