Answer:
y = 9.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Express the ratios in fractional form, that is
[tex]\frac{1.5}{4}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{9}{2y+5}[/tex] ( cross- multiply )
1.5(2y + 5) = 36 ( divide both sides by 1.5 )
2y + 5 = 24 ( subtract 5 from both sides )
2y = 19 ( divide both sides by 2 )
y = [tex]\frac{19}{2}[/tex] = 9.5