Question

The variables y and x have a proportional relationship, and y = 9 when x = 2. What is the value of y when x = 3? Enter your answer as a decimal in the box. ​

Answer 1

If they have a proportional relationship, then set them up as a proportion

9/2 = y/3.....9 to 2 = y to 3
cross multiply
(2)(y) = (9)(3)
2y = 27
y = 27/2
y = 13.5 <== so when x = 3, y = 13.5