SOLUTION: What is the answer to y 8 over 15 = y over 50

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Question 642461: What is the answer to y
8 over 15 = y over 50
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8/15 = y/50

8*50 = 15y

400 = 15y

400/15 = y

80/3 = y

y = 80/3