Real World Proportional Relationships.

$0.50

$2.50 for 5 ounces. What is the constant of proportionality for this relationship?

55/1

A computer keyboard manufacturer needs to keep track of the number of keyboards produced and the number of square buttons used in the process. Each keyboard needs fifty-five square buttons for letters, numbers, punctuation, and other functions. What is the slope of keys per keyboard?

7/1

Autumn creates custom bracelets as a hobby and sells them for $7.00 per bracelet. What is the slope of this relationship?

6 minutes for every 1 animal treated

Dr. Betz, a vet, is running a free rabies clinic for her town. She estimates it will take her six minutes for each animal she treats. What is the rate of change in this situation?

y=10x

Hunter has lost his locker combination. It takes him ten seconds to try each of the combinations he can think of. Write an equation to represent the number of combinations x, that he can try in y seconds.

y=8x

Michelle works at a souvenir shop, where she earns $8 an hour. Write an equation to determine the amount of money, y, that she earns for every x, hours that she works.

56/1

When writing an essay, every 6 minutes you can type 336 words. What is the slope to show the words per minute typed in this situation?

3/1

You create 15 centerpieces for a party in 5 hours. What is the unit rate?