Question

Find the value of n . 6/n = 24/28 y = ___.

Answer 1

Answer:

$n=7$

Step-by-step explanation:

Cross multiply, isolate the variable, and divide by the coefficient to solve.

$\frac{6}{n}=\frac{24}{28} \\ \\ 24n=168 \\ \\ n=7$

Plug back in to check.

$\frac{6}{7}=0.857142857 \\ \\ \frac{24}{28} =0.857142857$