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Find the constant of proportionality of x/y: (2,3) (3, 4.5) (4,6) (5,7.5)

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If the ordered pairs are coordinates of points, divide the abscissas by the ordinates to get the constant of proportionality (r) x/y.

a. (2, 3) r = 2/3
b (3, 4.5) r = 3/4.5 = 2/3
c. (4, 6) r = 4/6 = 2/3
d. (5, 7.5) r = 5/7.5 = 2/3

Thus, the answer is 2/3 for all the ordered pairs.
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