SOLUTION: What percent of 6y is 24 using a proportion ? I know it is already x/100=24/6y but how would you solve it?

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Question 433249: What percent of 6y is 24 using a proportion ? I know it is already x/100=24/6y but how would you solve it?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+x%2F100+=+24%2F%286y%29+
Multiply both sides by +100%2A6y+
+x+%2A+6y+=+2400+
+x+=+400%2Fy+