Question

Solve the following proportions

Answer 1

x = 6 , y = 1.5

Explanation:

1

`(3)/(4)` =
`(x)/(8)` ( cross- multiply )

4x = 3 × 8 = 24 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x = 6

2

`(5)/(y)` =
`(10)/(3)` ( cross- multiply )

10y = 5 × 3 = 15 ( divide both sides by 10 )

y = 1.5