Chapter SH, Problem 2.20EP

To determine

To calculate the value of $y$

Answer to Problem 2.20EP

  $54$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Given expression is $\frac{30}{y}=\frac{75}{135}$

Formula used:

Cross multiplication method

Calculation: applying cross multiplication in the expression

  $30\times 135=75\times y$

Solving it further

  $4050=75y$

Calculating the value of y

  $y=\frac{4050}{75}$

The final answer is

54