From the statement above, we can say that there is a direct relationship between the number of sheets used to the number of cans that can be made. That is, # of sheets is directly proportional to # of cans. We make an equation as follows:
let y = # of sheets
x = # of cans
y = kx where k is the proportionality constant
Assuming linear relationship of the two, we can use either data point as follows:
y = kx
2 = k(36)
k = 1/18
Therefore, the proportionality constant is 1/18.
