Chapter 12.7, Problem 41S

To determine

To solve: the given proportion.

Answer to Problem 41S

The value of yis 5.5

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $\frac{3}{2.2}=\frac{7.5}{y}$

Calculation:

Consider the equation $\frac{3}{2.2}=\frac{7.5}{y}$

The objective is to find the value of y.

Simplify the equation as follows:

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{3}{2.2}=\frac{7.5}{y}\\ 3\cdot y=7.5\cdot 2.2Crossproduct\\ 3y=16.5Multiply\\ y=\frac{16.5}{3}Divide\\ y=5.5Simplify\end{array}$

Hence, the value of yis 5.5

Conclusion:

Hence, the value of yis 5.5