Question 97367


{{{15/y=10/8}}} Start with the given ratio



{{{15=(10/8)*y}}} Multiply both sides by y


{{{15*8=10*y}}} Multiply both sides by 8


{{{120=10*y}}} Multiply


{{{120/10=y}}} Divide both sides by 10



{{{12=y}}} Simplify




So our answer is  {{{y=12}}}