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(a)
To find:The constant of proportionality and interpret it.
(a)
Answer to Problem 8IP
The constant of proportionality is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:The proportionality of number of pounds walnuts in a nut mix is to the number of pounds of peanuts as shown in the graph:
Calculation:
As shown in the graph, the points
Calculate the ratio of pounds of walnuts to pounds of peanuts in a nut mix.
And,
And,
As the ratio is constant equal to
Therefore, the constant of proportionality is
(b)
To explain:The interpretation of the points
(b)
Answer to Problem 8IP
The points
Explanation of Solution
Given information:The proportionality of number of pounds walnuts in a nut mix is to the number of pounds of peanuts as shown in the graph:
The point
The point
The point
Therefore, the points
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