Solve the Proportion $\frac { 30 } { 35 } = \frac { y } { 42 }$

question 94

Multiple Choice

Solve the proportion. Round the result to three significant digits when necessary. $\frac { 30 } { 35 } = \frac { y } { 42 }$

• A) y = 36
• B) y = 37
• C) y = 0.028
• D) y = 31
• E) y = 39

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