Answer:
A. 1/3
Step-by-step explanation:
Suppose x represents the amount of the water ( in cups ) wasted in t minutes,
∵ The amount of water wasted varies directly with the amount of time the faucet drips,
⇒ x ∝ t
⇒ x = kt
Where,
k = constant of variation,
If x = 1, t = 3,
[tex]\implies 1 = k(3)\implies k = \frac{1}{3}[/tex]
Hence, the constant of variation is [tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex]
OPTION A is correct.
