The cost of the fabric is $1.31. What would you expect to pay for a similar piece of fabric that is 18 inches by 42 inches?

Answer: Calculate areas for 2 rectangles;
21*9= 189
18*42= 756
make an equation with data you have;
If 189 cost $1.31
756 cost $x
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756 *1.31 / 189 = $5.24 cost for second fabric
Second way;
(18x42) / (21x9) = 4 x 1.31 = $5.24