Question

Titus took 30 minutes to walk 2 miles at a constant rate. Let d represent the distance Titus walks in miles after t minutes. What are two different constants of proportionality for the relationship between distance, in miles, and time, in minutes?

Answer 1

15 and 1/15

Explanation:

Given

Time (t) = 30 minutes

distance (d) = 2 miles

To determine the first constant of proportionality

Let time be directly proportional to distance.

t = kd

Where k is the constant of proportionality

Make k the subject

k = t/d

Substitute values for t and d

k = 30/2

k = 15

To determine the second,

Let distance be directly proportional to time.

d = kt

Make k the subject

k = d/t

Substitute values for d and t

k = 2/30

k = 1/15

Hence, the constant of proportionality are

15 and 1/15