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A proportionality model is a mathematical concept used to describe a relationship where one quantity changes in direct proportion to another. This means that as one quantity increases or decreases, the other quantity changes by a consistent, fixed ratio. This relationship can be expressed as y = kx, where y and x are the quantities, and k is the constant of proportionality. The constant k represents the factor by which x must be multiplied to obtain y, or the ratio y/x, which remains constant.

Proportionality models are fundamental in many scientific and real-world applications. For instance, in physics, Ohm's Law states that the current (I) through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage (V) applied across it, with the resistance (R) being the constant of proportionality (V = IR). Similarly, in economics, the cost of a certain number of identical items is directly proportional to the number of items purchased. If you buy more items, the total cost increases proportionally. Understanding these models allows for prediction and analysis of how systems will behave under different conditions, based on the established relationship between variables.