Element `X` and `Y` form two different compounds. In the first compound, `0.324 g X` is combined with `0.471 g Y`. In the second compound, `0.117 g X` is combined with `0.509 g Y`. Show that these data illusttate the law of multiple proportions.

Explanation

Calculate the masses of Y which combine with 1 g of X in each case which are 1.454g and 435 g, i.e., in the ratio `1:3`