Respuesta :

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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