Question

Q # 9 please help to solve

Answer 1

For this case we can solve the problem by making the following rule of three:
 2 1/4 yards --------------> 1 tablecloth
 18.5 yards ---------------> x
 From here, we clear the value of x.
 We have then:
 $x = \frac{18.5}{2 \frac{1}{4} } * (1) x = 8.22$
 Rounding the value of x to the nearest integer we have:
 $x = 8$
 Answer:
 he can make  8 tablecloths
 option 1

Answer 2

Paul can make 8 tablecloths. 18.5 divided by 2.25 (or 2 and 1/4) is 8.22.