Question

If x:y = 6:5 and 3:x = 4:6, find the value of y.

Answer 1

SOLUTION:

x/y =6/5------Equation 1

3/x=4/6

x = 18/4

Substitute x in equation 1

18/4÷y = 6/5

18/4y = 6/5

4y = 18×5÷6

4y = 90÷6

4y = 15

y = 15/4