The table shows prices that three restaurant chefs paid for the same kind of salmon at the Florida Fish Factory
Price, p
Weight, w
3 Ib.
$ 27.00
5 lb.
$ 45.00
8 lb.
$ 72.00
The equation p= kw, shows the relationship between the price of salmon. p. and the weight of the salmon
What is the value of the constant of proportionality in this situation?
per pound