Question

In her science classroom Jane noticed that the lengths (in inches) and the weights (in ounces) of the class's pet snakes were directly related by the equation y = kx, where x is the length and y is the weight. Use the information in the table to find k, the constant of proportionality?A.25.0 B.27.5 C.30.0 D.32.5

Answer 1

15/6 = 2.5

The correct answer is A (A should be 2.5, not 25.0).

12(2.5) = 30