Question

''The transportation cost of raw cotton is almost equal to that of cotton cloth. So, cotton mills need not be set up in cotton-growing areas alone. They can be set up near markets, too."

What does this paragraph mean?

Answer 1

this question means that the transportation of raw cotton is almost similar to the transport of cotton cloth
so its not needed that cotton mills are set in cotton growing areas
as they can transport the cotton to the factory with a not so large cost
it will also be more efficient for the factory if set near the market area