Question

(y+47972):75=512400:600

Answer 1

(y+47972):75=854
(y+47972)=64050
y=16078

Answer 2

To solve this equation, we can use the following steps:

1. Multiply both sides of the equation by 600 to eliminate the denominator on the right side:

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600*(y+47972)/75 = 512400/600

2. Simplify the left side by dividing 600 and 75 by their greatest common factor of 75:

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8*(y+47972) = 854

3. Distribute the 8 on the left side:

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8y + 383776 = 854

4. Subtract 383776 from both sides:

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8y = -382922

5. Finally, divide both sides by 8 to solve for y:

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y = -47865.25

Therefore, the solution to the equation (y+47972):75=512400:600 is y = -47865.25.