Question

Solve the following proportion for y.y/5 = 7/8Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

The given proportion is expressed as

y/5 = 7/8

If we crossmultiply, it becomes

y * 8 = 7 * 5

8y = 35

y = 35/8

y = 4.375

Rounding to the nearest tenth,

y = 4.4