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Jada and Lin are comparing inches and feet. Jada says that the constant of proportionality is 12. Lin says it is 1/12. Do u Agree with either of them?

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Lin is correct she is giving a actul answer so as 1/12 other then 12 ratios are determined at fractions so lin would be right as using a ratio as her anwser
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Answer:

Lin is correct

Explanation:

Constant proportionality is defined as "the ratio between two directly proportional quantities"

Ratios are determined as fractions such as 1/2, 3/4, etc.

By this definition, you can tell that Lin is in the right by giving a proper constant proportionality

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