Answer:
[tex]k = 8.35[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]Gallons = 4[/tex]
[tex]Weight = 33.4lb[/tex]
Required
Determine the constant of variation (k)
This is calculated by dividing the weight of gallons by the number of gallon.
[tex]k = \frac{Weight}{Gallons}[/tex]
Substitute values for Gallons and Weight
[tex]k = \frac{33.4}{4}[/tex]
[tex]k = 8.35[/tex]
This means that 1 gallon weighs 8.35lb
