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If 6 : 5 = y : 20 then what will be the value of y? - Algebra

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Question

If 6 : 5 = y : 20 then what will be the value of y?

Options

  • 15

  • 24

  • 18

  • 22.5

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Solution

24

Explanation:

6 : 5 = y : 20

`therefore 6/5 = y/20`

⇒ `y = ( 6 xx 20 )/5 = 24` 

Thus, the value of y is 24.

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Chapter 4: Ratio and Proportion - Problem Set 4 [Page 77]

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Balbharati Mathematics 1 [English] Standard 9 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 4 Ratio and Proportion
Problem Set 4 | Q (1) (i) | Page 77

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