Concept explainers
To find:The constant of proportionality if the set of given numbers is proportional.
Answer to Problem 5IP
The set of given numbers is not proportional.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:The table for the given set of numbers is:
Shaded squares | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Total squares | 8 | 15 | 30 | 42 |
Calculation:
The ratio of set of numbers in column 2 is
The ratio of set of numbers in column 3is
The ratio of set of numbers in column 4 is:
The ratio of set of numbers in column 5is
The constant of proportionality is not equal.
Therefore, the given set of numbers is not proportional.
Chapter 5 Solutions
Glencoe Math Accelerated, Student Edition
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