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Is the portion 15 / 3 equals 2y / 7 what number is the y in the proportion

User Doobean
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Answer:

The value of y is 17.5

Explanation:

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Is the portion 15 / 3 equals 2y / 7 what number is the y in the proportion-example-1
User Tihesha
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Answer:

y = 105 ÷ 6 = 35/2

Explanation:

∵ 15/3 = 2y/7

∴ 2y × 3 = 15 × 7

∴ 6y = 105

∴ y = 105 ÷ 6 = 35/2

User Yash Kumar Verma
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