Question

George Washington solved the problem of getting aid and advice by
1. asking the citizens in Washington for advice
2. asking his wife
3. depending on his Vice President, John Adams
4. establishing a cabinet of people who could oversee different areas of concern
4. doing the best he could

Answer 1

George Washington solved the problem of getting aid and advice by "4. establishing a cabinet of people who could oversee different areas of concern," since this set a precedent for the Executive cabinet that still exists to this day in the US. 

Answer 2

Yup, HistoryGuy's right.