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To find:The constant of proportionality if the set of given numbers is proportional.
Answer to Problem 6IP
The set of given numbers isproportional and the constant of proportionality is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:The table for the given set of numbers is:
Junk E-mails | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 |
Total E-mails | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 |
Calculation:
The ratio of set of numbers in column 2 is:
The ratio of set of numbers in column 3 is:
The ratio of set of numbers in column 4 is:
The ratio of set of numbers in column 5 is:
The constant of proportionality is the same.
Therefore, the set of given numbers is proportional and the constant of proportionality is
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