Question

15/25 = y/30. Solve for y.

Answer 1

y = 6

Explanation:

One way of doing this problem is to start by reducing the first fraction, 5/25, obtaining 1/5. Then

1 y

---- = -----

5 30

Through cross-multiplication, we get 5y = 30, or y = 6

Answer 2

15/25= y/30

y= 3/5×30

y= 3×6

y=18

THE ANSWER IS Y=18