Suppose astronomers built a 90-meter telescope. How much greater would it's light collecting area be than that of the 10-meter Keck telescope? Express your answer using two significant figures.

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Suppose astronomers built a 90-meter telescope. How much greater would it's light collecting area be than that of the 10-meter Keck telescope? Express your answer using two significant figures. 

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