Question

3 metres of material cost £1.56
Work out the cost of 5 metres of the same material.

Answer 1

2.6

Explanation:

1. 1.56 ÷3 = 0.52 ( cost of 1 meter of material )
2. 5 × 0.52 = 2.6 ( cost of 5 meter of material )

Answer 2

5 meters of the same material costs £2.60