Question 1059534
{{{ 16 = k*9 }}}
{{{ k = 16/9 }}}
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Let {{{ d }}} = distance in inches 
spring is stretched
{{{ 32 = ( 16/9 )*d }}}
{{{ d = ( 9/16 )*32 }}}
{{{ d = 18 }}}
The spring is stretched 18 in.