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Can you help me on this?-example-1

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Answer:

y = 30

Explanation:

We can use ratio's to solve this

40 20

----- = -----------

100 20 + y


Using cross products

40 * (20+y) = 20*100

Distribute

800 + 40y = 2000

Subtract 800 from each side

40y = 2000-800

40y = 1200

Divide by 40

y = 1200/40

y =30

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