Question

Mr. Sampson fills the family pool with water for the summer. After two hours, the water has reached a depth of 2.5 feet. After three hours, the water level has risen to 3 ¾ feet. If the relationship between time and water depth is proportional., what is the constant of proportionality?

Answer 1

Answer: 1.25

Explanation:

To solve this, we.will use the formula,

y = kx

where,

y = water depth

k = constant of proportionality

x = time

Using y = kx

2.5 = 2k

k = 2.5/2

k = 1.25

Also,

y = kx

3.75 = 3k

k = 3.75/3

k = 1.25