The ratio of x to y is 2 : 3. If x is 6 then find y.

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Solution

The correct option is B 9
Given,
$x : y = 2 : 3 & x = 6$

$\Rightarrow \frac{6}{y} = \frac{2}{3} \Rightarrow 6 \times 3 = 2 y \Rightarrow 2 y = 18 ∴ y = 9$

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