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Money maths lesson 16: Which is the better buy? · Set 111 · 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 3 geometry boxes for ₹330. Shop B sells 2 geometry boxes for ₹270. What does one geometry box cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  2. 2.Shop A sells 4 cricket balls for ₹500. Shop B sells 6 cricket balls for ₹870. What does one cricket ball cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  3. 3.Shop A sells 6 pairs of socks for ₹510. Shop B sells 2 pairs of socks for ₹110. What does one pair of socks cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  4. 4.A 10 kg bag of onions costs ₹260. A 5 kg bag costs ₹250. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  5. 5.A 10 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹200. A 2 kg bag costs ₹50. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  6. 6.Shop A sells 2 cricket balls for ₹260. Shop B sells 6 cricket balls for ₹660. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  7. 7.A 2 kg bag of sugar costs ₹96. A 5 kg bag costs ₹235. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  8. 8.A 2 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹106. A 10 kg bag costs ₹360. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  9. 9.Shop A sells 6 pens for ₹78. Shop B sells 3 pens for ₹30. Which shop is cheaper for one pen? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  10. 10.A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹130. A 5 kg bag costs ₹295. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  11. 11.Shop A sells 4 pairs of socks for ₹260. Shop B sells 3 pairs of socks for ₹150. Which shop is cheaper for one pair of socks? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  12. 12.Shop A sells 2 mangoes for ₹70. Shop B sells 5 mangoes for ₹100. What does one mango cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  13. 13.A 2 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹50. A 1 kg bag costs ₹24. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  14. 14.A 2 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹104. A 5 kg bag costs ₹295. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  15. 15.A 1 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹42. A 2 kg bag costs ₹76. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  16. 16.A 2 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹46. A 1 kg bag costs ₹37. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  17. 17.A 5 kg bag of dal costs ₹570. A 10 kg bag costs ₹920. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  18. 18.A 1 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹32. A 2 kg bag costs ₹56. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  19. 19.A 2 kg bag of onions costs ₹86. A 10 kg bag costs ₹260. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  20. 20.A 10 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹500. A 2 kg bag costs ₹106. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  21. 21.Shop A sells 3 mangoes for ₹60. Shop B sells 5 mangoes for ₹200. Which shop is cheaper for one mango? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  22. 22.A 5 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹180. A 2 kg bag costs ₹52. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  23. 23.Shop A sells 4 colour pencil sets for ₹380. Shop B sells 3 colour pencil sets for ₹210. Which shop is cheaper for one colour pencil set? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  24. 24.A 2 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹104. A 1 kg bag costs ₹29. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  25. 25.Shop A sells 5 pairs of socks for ₹425. Shop B sells 4 pairs of socks for ₹260. Which shop is cheaper for one pair of socks? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  26. 26.A 1 kg bag of rice costs ₹75. A 2 kg bag costs ₹90. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  27. 27.Shop A sells 4 cricket balls for ₹600. Shop B sells 3 cricket balls for ₹435. What does one cricket ball cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  28. 28.Shop A sells 4 geometry boxes for ₹520. Shop B sells 3 geometry boxes for ₹420. Which shop is cheaper for one geometry box? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  29. 29.Shop A sells 3 plates of idli for ₹90. Shop B sells 6 plates of idli for ₹210. Which shop is cheaper for one plate of idli? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  30. 30.Shop A sells 5 samosas for ₹70. Shop B sells 6 samosas for ₹114. What does one samosa cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  31. 31.A 10 kg bag of rice costs ₹510. A 1 kg bag costs ₹68. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  32. 32.A 2 kg bag of onions costs ₹56. A 5 kg bag costs ₹115. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  33. 33.A 5 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹130. A 2 kg bag costs ₹46. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  34. 34.A 5 kg bag of dal costs ₹580. A 10 kg bag costs ₹1360. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  35. 35.Shop A sells 3 pairs of socks for ₹195. Shop B sells 6 pairs of socks for ₹540. Which shop is cheaper for one pair of socks? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  36. 36.A 10 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹230. A 1 kg bag costs ₹33. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  37. 37.Shop A sells 5 cricket balls for ₹525. Shop B sells 4 cricket balls for ₹580. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  38. 38.Shop A sells 4 pens for ₹40. Shop B sells 2 pens for ₹28. Which shop is cheaper for one pen? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  39. 39.A 1 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹30. A 2 kg bag costs ₹76. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  40. 40.A 10 kg bag of dal costs ₹1110. A 1 kg bag costs ₹149. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?

Answer key

  1. 110
  2. 125
  3. 55
  4. 24
  5. 5
  6. Shop B
  7. 5 kg bag
  8. 10 kg bag
  9. Shop B
  10. 6
  11. Shop B
  12. 20
  13. 1 kg bag
  14. 2 kg bag
  15. 2 kg bag
  16. 14
  17. 10 kg bag
  18. 4
  19. 10 kg bag
  20. 3
  21. Shop A
  22. 10
  23. Shop B
  24. 1 kg bag
  25. Shop B
  26. 30
  27. 145
  28. Shop A
  29. Shop A
  30. 14
  31. 10 kg bag
  32. 5
  33. 2 kg bag
  34. 20
  35. Shop A
  36. 10 kg bag
  37. Shop A
  38. Shop A
  39. 8
  40. 38

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