Stavros sells gold and green fabric in his drapery store. He buys the same quantity of both each quarter for $18 per metre for the gold fabric and $20 for the green fabric. His last order totalled $2,290. The supplier has advised Stavros that the gold fabric will increase by 20% and the green fabric by 25%, and his total order for the next quarter will be $2813. How many metres of gold fabric does Stavros order each quarter?
A) 65
B) 56
C) 85
D) 55
E) 25

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The Answer of Stavros sells gold and green fabric in his drapery store. He buys the same quantity of both each quarter for $18 per metre for the gold fabric and $20 for the green fabric. His last order totalled $2,290. The supplier has advised Stavros that the gold fabric will increase by 20% and the green fabric by 25%, and his total order for the next quarter will be $2813. How many metres of gold fabric does Stavros order each quarter?
A) 65
B) 56
C) 85
D) 55
E) 25

Stavros Sells Gold and Green Fabric in His Drapery Store