change to improper fractions
77 1/2 = 145/2
2 1/4 = 9/4
divide
145/2 divide 9/4
copy dot flip
145/2 * 4/9
580/18
290/9
32 2/9
it will fit into 32 bags with 2/9 left over
We have 32 full bags * 2.25 = $72.00
I believe your answer is going to be increasing linear. If it's doubling constantly then it's increasing so that takes out 2 options. And since it's constant, it isn't exponential, therefore you only have increasing linear left.
I hope I was able to help. Best of luck.
36 divided by 0.8 = 45
45 makers will be placed along the route