Question

If 10% of x = 30% of y then what is x : y

Answer 1

Answer:

10% of x is 10/100x

and 30%of y is 30/100y

so, 10/100x = 30/100y

x/y =30/100 ÷ 10/100

therefore, x:y= 3:1

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

10% of x=30% of y

10x= 30y

x= 3y

x/y= 3/1

x:y= 3:1