Question

How do ratios work. is there trick you can use to do very ratio

Answer 1

`(5)/(8) :(y)/(24)`

Cross multiply.

y × 8 = 24 × 5

Simplify.

8y = 120

Divide each side by 8.

8y ÷ 8 = 120 ÷ 8

Simplify.

y = 15

`(6)/(8) :(y)/(24)`

You can simplify 6/8.

`(3)/(4) :(y)/(24)`

Cross multiply.

y × 4 = 3 · 24

Simplify.

4y = 72

Divide each side by 4.

4y ÷ 4 = 72 ÷ 4

Simplify.

y = 18