Question

This table represents a proportional relationship. Use the table to identify the constant of proportionality between the ratio of the number of laps to the number of swimmers.

A 2-column table with 4 rows. Column 1 is labeled Number of Swimmers with entries 20, 18, 14, 9. Column 2 is labeled Number of Laps with entries 240, 216, 168, 108.

The constant of proportionality is
.

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

Answer 2

12

Explanation:

The ratio of laps to swimmers is ...

240/20 = 12

The constant of proportionality is 12.

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Its units are laps per swimmer.