What is the definition of constant of proportionality

Quick! a survey of 57 customers was taken at a bookstore regarding the types of books purchased. the survey found that 33 customers purchased mysteries, 25 purchased science fiction, 18 purchased romance novels, 12 purchased mysteries and science fiction, 9 purchased mysteries and romance novels, 6 purchased science fiction and romance novels, and 2 purchased all three types of books. a) how many of the customers surveyed purchased only mysteries? b) how many purchased mysteries and science fiction, but not romance novels? c) how many purchased mysteries or science fiction? d) how many purchased mysteries or science fiction, but not romance novels? e) how many purchased exactly two types of books?

Events a and b are independent. the probability of a occurring is 2/5. the probability of b occurring is 1/4. what is p(a and b)?

Square a has a side length of (2x-7) and square b has a side length of (-4x+18). how much bigger is the perimeter of square b than square a?and show all work! you so