Th e correct equation will be y = 5x
How to express ratios and proportions
Ratios is a way dividing two integers. For instance, the ratio of a to b is written as a:b.
Given the ratios expressed as x:y = 1:5
Since ratio means division hence;
x:y = 1:5
x/y = 1/5
Cross multiply
1 * y = 5 * x
y = 5x
Hence the correct equation will be y = 5x
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