Question

The ounces of yellow paint, y, needed to mix with x ounces of blue paint to make a certain shade of green paint can be represented by the equation y = 1.5x. What is the constant of proportionality of the equation? Calculator​

Answer 1

Explanation:

A proportional constant satisfies

y/x=k, where k is the constant of proportion

Since

y/x=k

y=kx

You are given

y=1.5x so

k=1.5