Suppose that y is directly proportional to x, and y = 1/4 when x = 3. What is the constant of proportionality? A) 1/12 B) 1/3 C) 3 D) 12

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given :

y is directly proportional to x

y x

y = kx

Where k is a constant term.

We have, y = 1/ 4 and x = 3

So, 1/ 4 = k (3)

K = 1/12

 

Thus, Option (A) is correct.