Austin is sewing drapes for a client and needs 6.5 m of fabric. One etre of fabric costs \( \$ 4.99 \). How much does 6.5 m cost?

To find the cost of 6.5 m of fabric, you'll want to multiply the price per meter by the total meters needed. So, \( 6.5 \, \text{m} \times \$ 4.99 \, \text{per m} = \$ 32.34 \). Austin will need to spend \( \$ 32.34 \) for the fabric to create those beautiful drapes! Now, if Austin's cutting skills are on point, he should consider buying a little extra fabric to account for any mistakes or miscalculations—it's always better to have a bit more than to make a last-minute dash to the fabric store!