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If the ratio of x : y is 6 : 7, and x is equal to 15, then
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19 Jun 2017, 12:27
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If the ratio of x : y is 6 : 7, and x is equal to 15, then the value of y is
A) 7
B) 13.5
C) 17
D) 17.5
E) 20
Re: If the ratio of x : y is 6 : 7, and x is equal to 15, then
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19 Jun 2017, 22:38
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As the ratio given is x/y = 6/7
also its given that x=15,
we can write
15/y=6/7
Hence, 6y=15*7
therefore, The value of Y is 17.5 !
also its given that x=15,
we can write
15/y=6/7
Hence, 6y=15*7
therefore, The value of Y is 17.5 !
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Re: If the ratio of x : y is 6 : 7, and x is equal to 15, then
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20 Jun 2017, 08:17
20 Jun 2017, 08:17
Carcass wrote:
If the ratio of x : y is 6 : 7, and x is equal to 15, then the value of y is
A) 7
B) 13.5
C) 17
D) 17.5
E) 20
Let's use equivalent ratios
We're comparing x/y
So, 6/7 = 15/y
Cross multiply to get: 6y = (7)(15)
Simplify: 6y = 105
Divide both sides by 6 to get: y = 17.5
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