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

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

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User Mostafa Aghajani
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Answer: 5/3

Explanation:

1. 3/x = 5/y

2. Cross multiply

3y = 5x

3. Dividing the sides by 3

y = 5x/3

4. Dividing the sides by x

y/x = 5/3

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