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Money maths lesson 16: Which is the better buy? · Set 108 · 40 sums
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The method (Same-size compare): Price of one = total ÷ number (or price of 1 kg = total ÷ kg). The smaller price of one is the better buy. Saving per item = bigger price of one − smaller price of one.

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  1. 1.Shop A sells 2 mangoes for ₹40. Shop B sells 4 mangoes for ₹100. What does one mango cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  2. 2.A 2 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹44. A 5 kg bag costs ₹115. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  3. 3.A 2 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹68. A 5 kg bag costs ₹195. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  4. 4.A 10 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹240. A 2 kg bag costs ₹54. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  5. 5.A 1 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹38. A 5 kg bag costs ₹135. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  6. 6.Shop A sells 2 pens for ₹42. Shop B sells 6 pens for ₹150. Which shop is cheaper for one pen? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  7. 7.A 10 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹470. A 2 kg bag costs ₹62. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  8. 8.A 1 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹22. A 2 kg bag costs ₹40. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  9. 9.Shop A sells 2 plates of idli for ₹90. Shop B sells 5 plates of idli for ₹175. Which shop is cheaper for one plate of idli? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  10. 10.A 5 kg bag of rice costs ₹315. A 2 kg bag costs ₹134. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  11. 11.Shop A sells 6 cricket balls for ₹840. Shop B sells 5 cricket balls for ₹550. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  12. 12.Shop A sells 6 pens for ₹120. Shop B sells 3 pens for ₹45. Which shop is cheaper for one pen? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  13. 13.Shop A sells 6 samosas for ₹96. Shop B sells 3 samosas for ₹51. Which shop is cheaper for one samosa? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  14. 14.Shop A sells 3 cricket balls for ₹330. Shop B sells 5 cricket balls for ₹625. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  15. 15.A 1 kg bag of onions costs ₹50. A 10 kg bag costs ₹220. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  16. 16.A 1 kg bag of onions costs ₹37. A 10 kg bag costs ₹260. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  17. 17.A 5 kg bag of sugar costs ₹235. A 2 kg bag costs ₹100. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  18. 18.Shop A sells 6 plates of idli for ₹180. Shop B sells 3 plates of idli for ₹180. Which shop is cheaper for one plate of idli? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  19. 19.Shop A sells 3 cricket balls for ₹390. Shop B sells 2 cricket balls for ₹280. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  20. 20.A 1 kg bag of rice costs ₹59. A 10 kg bag costs ₹470. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  21. 21.Shop A sells 2 pairs of socks for ₹170. Shop B sells 5 pairs of socks for ₹250. Which shop is cheaper for one pair of socks? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  22. 22.Shop A sells 6 cricket balls for ₹780. Shop B sells 2 cricket balls for ₹250. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  23. 23.A 1 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹57. A 10 kg bag costs ₹340. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  24. 24.A 1 kg bag of sugar costs ₹42. A 5 kg bag costs ₹250. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  25. 25.A 10 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹250. A 2 kg bag costs ₹94. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  26. 26.Shop A sells 4 plates of idli for ₹120. Shop B sells 5 plates of idli for ₹250. Which shop is cheaper for one plate of idli? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  27. 27.Shop A sells 3 pens for ₹36. Shop B sells 4 pens for ₹76. What does one pen cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  28. 28.Shop A sells 2 geometry boxes for ₹190. Shop B sells 5 geometry boxes for ₹425. Which shop is cheaper for one geometry box? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  29. 29.A 2 kg bag of dal costs ₹192. A 10 kg bag costs ₹1160. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  30. 30.A 1 kg bag of rice costs ₹41. A 5 kg bag costs ₹340. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  31. 31.Shop A sells 4 plates of idli for ₹160. Shop B sells 6 plates of idli for ₹300. Which shop is cheaper for one plate of idli? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  32. 32.Shop A sells 2 geometry boxes for ₹180. Shop B sells 4 geometry boxes for ₹600. What does one geometry box cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  33. 33.A 2 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹48. A 10 kg bag costs ₹440. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  34. 34.Shop A sells 4 notebooks for ₹180. Shop B sells 2 notebooks for ₹80. Which shop is cheaper for one notebook? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  35. 35.A 2 kg bag of sugar costs ₹86. A 10 kg bag costs ₹460. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  36. 36.A 2 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹84. A 5 kg bag costs ₹220. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  37. 37.Shop A sells 4 cricket balls for ₹520. Shop B sells 2 cricket balls for ₹200. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  38. 38.A 5 kg bag of onions costs ₹285. A 2 kg bag costs ₹44. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  39. 39.Shop A sells 4 plates of idli for ₹160. Shop B sells 6 plates of idli for ₹270. What does one plate of idli cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  40. 40.A 1 kg bag of onions costs ₹60. A 5 kg bag costs ₹185. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag

Answer key

  1. 20
  2. 1
  3. 2 kg bag
  4. 10 kg bag
  5. 11
  6. Shop A
  7. 2 kg bag
  8. 2 kg bag
  9. Shop B
  10. 5 kg bag
  11. Shop B
  12. Shop B
  13. Shop A
  14. Shop A
  15. 28
  16. 10 kg bag
  17. 3
  18. Shop A
  19. Shop A
  20. 10 kg bag
  21. Shop B
  22. Shop B
  23. 23
  24. 1 kg bag
  25. 10 kg bag
  26. Shop A
  27. 12
  28. Shop B
  29. 2 kg bag
  30. 1 kg bag
  31. Shop A
  32. 90
  33. 20
  34. Shop B
  35. 3
  36. 2 kg bag
  37. Shop B
  38. 35
  39. 40
  40. 5 kg bag

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