The table below shows the price for different numbers of pens:

Number of Pens

Price (in $)

2 6

4 12

5 15

8 24

Does this table of numbers represent a proportional relationship?

Yes, because 3 times the price is the number of pens.

Yes, because the price is 3 times the number of pens.

No, because the price of 4 pens should be $8 and not $12.

No, because the price of 8 pens should be $48 and not $24.

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3 October, 02:30

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Rubi Garrett · Answer 1

Yes, because the price is three times the number of pens

proof:

2 pens for 6$ means 1 pen is 3$ and:

4 * 3 = 12

5 * 3 = 15

8 * 3 = 24