A club is making a large, colourful banner to carry in a parade.
When you buy fabric, you specify the exact length of material you need. The table below shows information about the amount of fabric of each colour needed for the banner design.
| Colour | Amount of Fabric Needed |
|---|---|
| red | two times as much fabric as purple |
| orange | one half as much fabric as white |
| purple | one third as much fabric as orange |
| white | four times as much fabric as green |
| green | half a metre |
How many metres of each colour fabric are needed to make the banner?
The fabric costs \(\$6\) per metre. Determine the total cost of the fabric required to make the banner.
Theme: Number Sense