6/y=9/24 whats the proportion?

a = 16

b = 19

c = 20

d=21

The answer is: a = 16

Steps:

First exclude any restricted values of y.

6/y = 9/24, y is not equal 0

Simplify the right side of the equation using 3.

6y = 3/8

Cross multiply.

6 x 8 = 3

3 x y = 3y

So, 6 x 8 = 3y

Or, 48 = 3y

Switch the sides of the equation.

3y = 48

Divide both sides by 3.

3y/3 = y

48/3 = 16

Now you have your answer, y = 16