If 27 x = 9 y . Find the value of \(\frac{x}{y}\)

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2011

If 27x = 9y. Find the value of \(\frac{x}{y}\)

  • A. \(\frac{1}{3}\)
  • B. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
  • C. 1\(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • D. 3

Correct Answer: B. \(\frac{2}{3}\)

Explanation

27x = 9y

33x = 32y

3x = 2y



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