Answer:
First you need to divide 1.6 by 2 to get .8 then multiply
.8 x 6 = 4.8
.8 x 8 = 6.4
Then multiply 4.8 by 6.4 and get 30.72
Answer:
Ratio of sweaters to dresses = 8 : 5
Sum of ratios = 13
Let number of sweater + dresses = x


I'm willing to help you with both parts
The first option :
Multiply the first equation by 8 and the second equation by 2
would not result in the elimination of the variables in this system