Question

X : Y = 5 : 1 Write the equation as a function of X

Answer 1

Answer:

Y = X/5

Step-by-step explanation:

given

X : Y = 5 : 1

if we express this ratio in terms of fractions,

X/Y = 5/1   or ,

X/Y = 5    (multiply both sides of the equation by Y)

X = 5Y  (Divide both sides by 5)

X/5 = Y  (rearrange)

Y = X/5