Question

2/3 y = 1/4. y = ___? A. 3/8 B. 5/12 C. 11/12 D. 2 2/3

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

Given

`(2)/(3)` y =
`(1)/(4)`

Multiply both sides by 3

2y = 3 ×
`(1)/(4)` =
`(3)/(4)`

Divide both sides by 2

y =
`(3)/(4)` ÷ 2 =
`(3)/(4)` ×
`(1)/(2)` =
`(3)/(8)`