Question

Assume that neither xx nor yy is equal to 0, to permit division by xx and by yy.

$2x:y$ is equivalent to $4x:8,500$. What is $y$?

• A. $4250$
• B. $3250$
• C. $4500$
• D. $3200$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $4250$

First, simplify the ratio on the right-hand side of the equation to match the one on the left.

$\frac{2x}{y}=\frac{4x}{8500}$

$=\frac{2x}{4250}$

Since the numerators are already identical, $y$ must equal 4,250.