The question asks you to multiply each whole number by the corresponding fraction. Let's break it down and solve:

Multiplying the whole numbers by the fractions:

1. $6 \times 1$ (This one is straightforward):
   $6 \times 1 = 6$

2. $8 \times \frac{7}{8}$:
   $8 \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{8 \times 7}{8} = 7$

3. $10 \times \frac{3}{4}$:
   $10 \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{10 \times 3}{4} = \frac{30}{4} = 7.5$

4. $5 \times \frac{5}{8}$:
   $5 \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{5 \times 5}{8} = \frac{25}{8} = 3.125$

Now, the answers:

• $6 \times 1 = 6$
• $8 \times \frac{7}{8} = 7$
• $10 \times \frac{3}{4} = 7.5$
• $5 \times \frac{5}{8} = 3.125$

a) The smallest answer:

3.125 (from $5 \times \frac{5}{8}$)

b) The largest answer:

7.5 (from $10 \times \frac{3}{4}$)

Would you like any more detailed explanations or further questions related to this problem?

Here are 5 related questions:

1. How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?
2. What is the general process to simplify fractions after multiplication?
3. Why does multiplying a whole number by a fraction often result in a smaller value?
4. How do you convert an improper fraction to a decimal?
5. Can the result of multiplying a whole number by a fraction ever be greater than the whole number?

Tip: Always check if you can simplify a fraction before multiplying to make calculations easier.