Question

Fred had a garden. The number of flowers in the garden can be determined by the equation: F= 2b, where F is the number of flowers and b is the number of bulbs Fred has planted. Find the constant of proportionality.

Answer 1

Constant of proportionality = 2

Explanation:

F = 2b (given)

This indicates that F is directly proportional to b

That is, F ∞ b

Removing the proportionality sign, F = kb where k is the constant of proportionality.

Comparing this with F = 2b, we have that k = 2