The total number t of items that a manufacturing company can produce is directly proportional to the number n of employees. (a) Write an equation that shows the proportionality relation. (Let k be the constant of proportionality.) t = (b) What in practical terms does the constant of proportionality represent in this case? O It is the number of employees. It is total number of items produced. O It is the number of items produced per employee. O It cannot be determined.

The total number t of items that a manufacturing company can produce is directly proportional to the number n of employees. (a) Write an equation that shows the proportionality relation. (Let k be the constant of proportionality.) t = (b) What in practical terms does the constant of proportionality represent in this case? O It is the number of employees. It is total number of items produced. O It is the number of items produced per employee. O It cannot be determined.

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

13th Edition

ISBN:9781133382119

Author:Swokowski

Publisher:Swokowski

Chapter4: Polynomial And Rational Functions

Section4.6: Variation

Problem 28E

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