Paul needs 2 1/4 yards of fabric to make a tablecloth. How many tablecloths can he make from 18 1/2 yards of fabric?. A. 72 tablecloths. B. 10 tablecloths. C. 9 tablecloths. D. 8 tablecloths

The answer is

c. 9 tablecloths.

Explanation

The question requires us to find the number of table cloths that can be made form 18 1/2 yards if one table cloth need 2 1/4yards.

In this case you divide 18 1/2 by 2 1/4.

18 1/2:2 1/4=37/2:9/4

37/2*4/9=74/9=8 remainder 2/9

The complete tablecloths are 8.