Question

The cost of 4 pounds of potatoes is $3.56. What is the constant of proportionality that relates the cost in dollars, y, to the number of pounds of potatoes, x? A $0.89 A $0.89 B $1.12 B $1.12 C $8.90 C $8.90 D $1.02

Answer 1

A. $0.89

Explanation:

To find the constant of proportionality, find the cost of one pound of potatoes

3.56/4

= 0.89

So, the constant of proportionality is $0.89

The correct answer is A. $0.89