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Solve the proportion 5/12=y/15 with an explanation

User Sharf
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Answer:

6.25 or 6 1/4

Explanation:

You have to cross multiply:

x=y.

12*y=15*5.

12y=75.

y=75/12.

or 6.25

Hope this helps you :D

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