Question

If 4x = 5y , what is x : y ?

Answer 1

Answer:

5 : 4

Step-by-step explanation:

4x = 5y

x= (5/4)y

x/y = 5/4

So, x : y = 5 : 4

Answer 2

x:y

4x=5y

x=5/4y

5/4y:y

5/4:1

5:4. (multiplication of 4 both sides