Chapter 6, Problem 5MCQ

To determine

To solve: the proportion $\frac{3}{4}=\frac{y}{52}$ and find the value of $y$ .

Answer to Problem 5MCQ

The value of $y$ in proportion $\frac{3}{4}=\frac{y}{52}$ is $39$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information : consider, the proportionprovided in the question,

  $\frac{3}{4}=\frac{y}{52}$ .

Calculation : to solve the proportion multiply each side by 52then multiply and divide the result by 4

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{3}{4}=\frac{y}{52}\\ \frac{3}{4}·52=\frac{y}{52}·52\\ \frac{156}{4}=y\\ y=39\end{array}$

Hence,

Thus,Thevalue of proportion $\frac{3}{4}=\frac{y}{52}$ is $39$ .