Question

7/8 = y/11 solve for y

Answer 1

7/8 = y/11

so multiply 11 to both sides of the equation

so now its (7*11)/8= y 

y=77/8

if decimal then 9.625 

hope that helps

Answer 2

7/8=y/11
Cross multiply
7 x 11 = 8 x y
77=8y
Divide both sides by 8
77/8 =y
or
y=77/8
In mix number: y = 9 5/8

Answer: y= 77/8 or y= 9 5/8