Math Problem Statement

Enter the constant of proportionality of the number of shots made from the left to the number of shots made from the right. Write a proportion that shows the relationship between the two quantities.

Solution

Let's go through this step by step to solve the problem based on the table in the image:

The table presents data for shots made from the right rr and shots made from the left ff, and we need to calculate the constant of proportionality and express the proportion between these quantities.

Step 1: Constant of Proportionality

The constant of proportionality kk can be found by dividing the number of shots made from the left ff by the number of shots made from the right rr for each pair of values. We want to check if the ratio fr\frac{f}{r} is consistent across all rows.

Using the data in the table:

  1. For A: fr=2028=57\frac{f}{r} = \frac{20}{28} = \frac{5}{7}
  2. For B: fr=3042=57\frac{f}{r} = \frac{30}{42} = \frac{5}{7}
  3. For C: fr=4056=57\frac{f}{r} = \frac{40}{56} = \frac{5}{7}
  4. For D: fr=4563=57\frac{f}{r} = \frac{45}{63} = \frac{5}{7}

Since the ratio is consistent, the constant of proportionality kk is: k=57k = \frac{5}{7}

Step 2: Proportion between the Quantities

To express the relationship as a proportion: fr=57\frac{f}{r} = \frac{5}{7}

This proportion shows that for every 7 shots made from the right, 5 shots are made from the left.

Summary:

  • The constant of proportionality is 57\frac{5}{7}.
  • The proportion showing the relationship is fr=57\frac{f}{r} = \frac{5}{7}.

Let me know if you need more details, and here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. Can you find the number of shots from the left if 84 shots were made from the right?
  2. How would the constant of proportionality change if the data in one row was altered?
  3. What is the relationship between the two variables if the constant of proportionality were to be inverted (i.e., using rf\frac{r}{f})?
  4. How can you verify that the shots made from the left depend linearly on the shots made from the right?
  5. How would the results change if the shots from the left and right were swapped in the table?

Tip: Always check whether ratios are consistent across data rows before concluding proportionality.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Proportionality
Ratios

Formulas

Constant of Proportionality: k = f/r
Proportion: f/r = constant

Theorems

Proportionality Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8