True or false: the constant

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   The constant of proportion stays the same across the problem.

2. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   In direct proportion the constant is x divided by y.

3. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   In inverse proportion the constant is x times y.

4. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   The constant changes every time x changes.

5. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   A positive constant is assumed in direct proportion.

Explanation