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What is the constant of proportionality "k" if m is directly proportional to h when #m=461.50#, #h=89.6#?

Answer 1

Eva Adamson

Since #m# is directly proportional to #h#, we have

#m=k cdot h#.

By plugging #m=461.5# and #h=89.6# into the equation above,

#461.5=k cdot 89.6#

by dividing by #89.6#,

#=> k=461.5/89.6 approx 5.15#

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Answer 2

Isaiah Anthony

The constant of proportionality (k) can be found by dividing the value of (m) by the value of (h). Therefore, (k = \frac{m}{h} = \frac{461.50}{89.6} = 5.15).

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