In a far-off land three fish can be traded for two loaves of bread and a loaf of bread can be traded for four bags of rice. How many bags of rice is one fish worth?

One fish can be traded for 2 2/3 bags of rice.

Step-by-step explanation:

Key:

F = One fish

L = Loaf of bread

R = Bag of rice

So, with that set we see that:

3F = 2L & L = 4R

2L for 2 x 4 = 8R

So,

3F = 8R OR 3:8 OR 8/3

8/3 = 2 2/3, which is the answer.

1.4

2.3

step-by-step explanation:

the formula for the constant of variation is

y= kx

divide each side by x

y/x =kx/x

y/x =k

we know a and y

1.   y/x = k

4/1 =4

check the other values to make sure they are the same

8/2 = 4   12/3 =4   and 16/4 =4  

the constant of variation is 4

2.   y/x = k

3/1 =3

check the other values to make sure they are the same

6/2 = 3   9/3 =3   and 12/4 =3  

the constant of variation is 3