Question

If 24 trousers of equal size can be prepared in 54 metres of cloth,what length of cloth is required for each trouser ?

Answer 1

Cloth required for 24 trousers = 54 m $\therefore$ Cloth required for 1 trouser = (54 $÷$ 24)m =$\frac{54}{24}=\frac{9}{4}=2\frac{1}{4}m$