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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

what is the answer? please help

User Cutchin
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Answer:

0.89

Explanation:

Divide 3.56 by 4 to get the constant of proportionality

3.56 divided by 4 equals 0.89.

User MrsBookik
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Answer:

0.89

Explanation:

y = kx

3.56 = k(4)

Divide both sides by 4

k = 0.89

User Andyhasit
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