When 64 is increased in the ratio 9 : 8 it becomes what?

VorteXavier asked Jul 28, 2023

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VorteXavier asked Jul 28, 2023

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Let the increased quantity be x.

Thus, we have:

$\begin{gathered} (x)/(64)=(9)/(8) \\ \text{cross}-\text{multiply} \\ 8x=576 \\ x=(576)/(8) \\ x=72 \end{gathered}$

Hence, the increased quantity is 72

Benjamin White answered Aug 3, 2023

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