Question

A rug 4 m wide and 5 m long costs $132. How much would a 3 m by 4 m rug of the same material cost?

Answer 1

4m x 5m = 20 sq/m

$132 ÷ 20 sq/m = $6.60 per sq/m

3m x 4m = 12 sq/m

12 sq/m x $6.60 = $79.20