Solve the Proportion $\frac { 5 } { 9 } = \frac { 10 } { y }$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Solve the proportion. Round the result to three significant digits when necessary. $\frac { 5 } { 9 } = \frac { 10 } { y }$

• A) y = 17.7
• B) y = 18.1
• C) y = 0.1
• D) y = 18
• E) y = 18.5

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