Question

Solve for y: 2½y = ⅝ Answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

1/4 or 0.25

Explanation:

`2 (1)/(2) y = (5)/(8)`

Convert Mixed number to improper fraction.

`2 (1)/(2) = (5)/(2)`

Equate

`(5)/(2) y = (5)/(8)`

Cross Multiply

`5y * 8 = 2 * 5 \\ 40y = 10`

Divide both sides of the equation by 40

`(40y)/(40) = (10)/(40)`

Simplify

`y = (1)/(4)`