Solution:Resistivity of a material is given by (ρ) = RA/𝑙 where R - resistance, A - Cross sectional area, 𝑙 = Length. Since the length and Resistance are given the same and the area of cross sectional is 1 : 8. So, Resistivity directly depends on the cross sectional area. ρ₁ = 1, , ρ₂ = 8. ρ1/ρ2 = 1/8