SOLUTION: If x/y = 7/8, what is y/x?

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Question 53598: If x/y = 7/8, what is y/x?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, rchill:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If x/y = 7/8, what is y/x?
Invert both sides to get y/x=8/7
Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2Fy=7%2F8 means that x=7 and y=8. Therefore, y%2Fx=8%2F7 using substitution.