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If 3x = 5y, fund the ratio of x to y.

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Answer:

x/y=5/3

Explanation:

Div y

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User Shekhar G H
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Ratio means a fraction: x to y is x/y.

3x =5y
divide through by y

3x/y = 5

divide through by 3

x/y = 5/3 , or, as a ratio "5 to 3"
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