Question

If the ratio of x:y is 6:11, and x=27, what is the value of y?

Answer 1

x/y = 6/11

or, 27/y = 6/11

or, y = (27×11)/6

or, y=49.5

Answer 2

Explanation:

Let the ratio of x : y = 6k : 11k

6k =27

k= 4.5

y = 11k

y = 11(4.5)

y = 49.5