Question

Solve the equation: $1.6=\frac{y}{1.5}$

• A. $y=2.4$
• B. $y=2$
• C. $y=1.4$
• D. $y=3$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$y=2.4$

Given, $1.6=\frac{y}{1.5}$

To isolate $y$, we multiply both side by $1.5$.

So, $1.6\times 1.5=\frac{y}{1.5}\times 1.5$

$\Rightarrow 2.4=y$

$\Rightarrow y=2.4$