Question

6/y=9/24 whats the proportion?
a= 16
b= 19
c= 20
d=21​

Answer 1

a = 16

First exclude any restricted values of y.

6/y = 9/24 , y is not equal 0

Simplify the right side of the equation using 3.

6y = 3/8

Cross multiply.

6 x 8 = 3

3 x y = 3y

6 x 8 = 3y

48 = 3y

Switch the sides of the equation.

3y = 48

Divide both sides by 3.

3y/3 = y

48/3 = 16

Answer 2

The answer is: a = 16

Steps:

First exclude any restricted values of y.

6/y = 9/24 , y is not equal 0

Simplify the right side of the equation using 3.

6y = 3/8

Cross multiply.

6 x 8 = 3
3 x y = 3y
So, 6 x 8 = 3y
Or, 48 = 3y

Switch the sides of the equation.

3y = 48

Divide both sides by 3.

3y/3 = y
48/3 = 16

Now you have your answer, y = 16