Question

Find the value of y .
8/20 = y/60
y = ___.

Answer 1

`y=24`

Explanation:

Cross multiply, isolate the variable, and divide by the coefficient to solve.

`(8)/(20)=(y)/(60) \\ \\ 20y=480 \\ \\ y=24`

Answer 2

Y=24 because 60/20 is 3. 3*8 is 24