Question

How do you solve for y in `3/4y=4 7/8`?

Answer 1

`y=6.5`

Explanation:

`3/4y=4 7/8`

`3/4y=39/8` Rewrite the `4 7/8` as an improper fraction

`(24y)/24=156/24` Cross multiply (`3y*8`) and set it equal to (`39*4=156`)

`y=6.5` Then divide by 24 on both sides