Verified Answer :

Step 1: 0.4 - 1.6 = 1.2

Step 2: 1.2 + 9.6 = 10.8

The answer is B=10.8

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Answer:

\(a=6\)

\(b=12\)

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1

Find the value of the ratio

\(\frac{x}{y}=\frac{0.5}{0.4}=1.25\)

Step 2

Find the value of a

\(\frac{a}{4.8}=1.25\)

\(a=4.8*1.25=6\)

Step 3

Find the value of b

\(\frac{15}{b}=1.25\)

\(b=15/1.25=12\)