1. Start with the equation:
\frac{N}{9} = \frac{16}{45}
2. Cross-multiply to solve for \(N\):
N \times 45 = 16 \times 9
3. Simplify the right side:
N \times 45 = 144
4. Divide both sides by 45 to solve for \(N\):
N = \frac{144}{45}
5. Simplify and round to the nearest hundredth:
N \approx 3.20
Thus, the solution is:
N \approx 3.20