Question

Think of something in your home or community that could be described as a proportional relationship. List at least three examples.

Answer in 3 complete sentences.

Answer 1

The 3 examples are given below.

Explanation:

1. While decorating my home the amount of paint required (
`A_(m)`) for the wall is proportional to the area of the wall (A),

or
`A_(m)` ∝ A .

2. The no. of tiles required(T) to fill the floor of a house is proportional to the area of the floor(F) provided area of each tile(t) is constant here,

or T ∝ F when t is constant

3.The tuition fee (M) taken by my sister's school for her studies is proportional to the no. of months(H) she is in that school,

or M ∝ H