Answer
$y=1.3$
Work Step by Step
We are given the equation $\frac{y}{2.6}=.5$. In order to solve, we must first rewrite the left side as $\frac{1}{2.6}y$.
Multiply both sides by 2.6.
$(\frac{1}{2.6}y\times2.6)=y=.5\times2.6=1.3$
Therefore, $y=1.3$.