SOLUTION: if 1/8 of 9 number is 6, what is the number. answer is 128 but how?

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Question 918545: if 1/8 of 9 number is 6, what is the number. answer is 128 but how?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There must be a typo. "1/8 of 9 number" does not make any sense.
You may state it properly in the thank-you note below.  Please 
copy it carefully just as the problem is stated.  Be sure not 
to leave out any words.

Edwin