Question

if the cost of 14 M cloth is rupees 280 find the cost of 6 metre

Answer 1

14m costs rs 280
then 1 m costs 280/14
then 6m costs (280/14)*6

Answer 2

Cost of 1 meter = 280/14
                         = 20 rupees

Cost of 6 meter = 20 x 6
                         = 120 rupees