SOLUTION: solve the following proportion 9 over y =14 over 42 A 18 B 26 C 27 D 28

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Question 518592: solve the following proportion
9 over y =14 over 42
A 18
B 26
C 27
D 28

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Reduce 14/42 to 1/3, then cross multiply and you have your answer.

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