Question

If 3/x = 5/y , what is the value of y/x ?

Answer 1

`(3)/(x) = (5)/(y)`

Cross-Multiply:

`3y = 5x`

Divide by 3 on both sides:

`y = (5x)/(3)`

Divide by x on both sides:

`(y)/(x) = (5)/(3)`