The ratio between x and y is 8/3; x is multiplied by x and y is multiplied by y , what is the ratio between the new values of x and y?  Choose the most appropriate option:
A) 8/3 B) 3/8 C) 1 D) 64/9 E) It Cannot Be Determined
Ratio = 7k/9k = 7/9, 14/18, etc.   x is multiplied by x and y is multiplied by y --&gt; (7k*7k)/(9k*9k) = 49k^2 / 81k^2 =49/81 =7/9   8/3nswer: 8/3
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The ratio between x and y is 8/3; x is multiplied by x and y is multiplied by y , what is the ratio between the new values of x and y?