SOLUTION: 15/y = 10/8

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Question 97367: 15/y = 10/8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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15%2Fy=10%2F8 Start with the given ratio


15=%2810%2F8%29%2Ay Multiply both sides by y

15%2A8=10%2Ay Multiply both sides by 8

120=10%2Ay Multiply

120%2F10=y Divide both sides by 10


12=y Simplify



So our answer is y=12