Question

Theresa bought 2 pineapples for $6. She be wants to find the constant of proportionality in terms of dollars per pineapple. She modeled this proportional relationship on a number line diagram, as shown.

Part A

Using the diagram, find the constant of proportionality in terms of dollars per pineapple.

Answer 1

$3 per pineapple

Explanation:

Hey there!

If 2 pineapples are $6,

6 / 2 = 3

So 1 pineapple is $3.

Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

3 dollars for 1 pineapple

Explanation:

well 2 pinapples is 6 bucks. so 2x=6, and to get x, just divide each side by 2. 6/2=3.