Question

If 14 chairs cost rupees 5992 how much will have to be paid for 12 chairs

Answer 1

You have to pay Rs. 5136 for 12 chairs.
Explanation:
14 chairs cost Rs. 5992
1 chair costs Rs. 5992/14
12 chairs cost= Rs. (5992/14) x 12 = Rs. 5136

Answer 2

More the number of chairs more the cost

Therefore, direct proportion

Cost per one chair=5992/14=428

Cost of 12 chairs= 428*12=5136