Answer:
a
Step-by-step explanation:
Start with the largest possible of 9 per vase. 36 by 9 is 4 vases. The next highest possible is 6 per vase, 36 by 6 is 6 vases.etc.
Do a proportion. X/7/8=1/1/2. 7/8 x 1= 7/8. Now do 7/8 divided by 1/2. To do this multiply 7/8 by the reciprocal of 1/2 which is 2/1. 7 x 2= 14 and 8 x 1=8. Improper fraction is 14/8. It is 1 6/8 as a mixed number which is simplified to 1 3/4. Answer is 1 3/4
