Question

Consider the equation $y=x^2$. Which of the following is/are true?

• A. y is proportional to x
• B. y is proportional to $x^2$
• C. The constant of proportionality is 2
• D. x is proportional to y
  

Answer 1

The correct option is B

y is proportional to $x^2$

Given $y=x^2$.

Thus, we have $y$ is directly proportional to $x^2$ with a constant of proportionality equal to 1.