Question

Solve for the variable in the following proportion. 3.6/y = 1.2/2

Answer 1

first solve 1.2/2=0.6. Then multiply both sides by y:
\[3.6/y(y)=0.6(y)\]
the y's cancel out on the side with 3.6 and now you have:
\[3.6=0.6y\]
\[y=6\]

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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