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Money maths lesson 16: Which is the better buy? · Set 16 · 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 4 plates of idli for ₹160. Shop B sells 2 plates of idli for ₹100. Which shop is cheaper for one plate of idli? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  2. 2.Shop A sells 4 geometry boxes for ₹600. Shop B sells 5 geometry boxes for ₹550. What does one geometry box cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  3. 3.A 2 kg bag of onions costs ₹42. A 1 kg bag costs ₹26. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  4. 4.A 5 kg bag of dal costs ₹465. A 10 kg bag costs ₹1010. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  5. 5.Shop A sells 6 samosas for ₹78. Shop B sells 3 samosas for ₹36. What does one samosa cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  6. 6.A 10 kg bag of onions costs ₹200. A 5 kg bag costs ₹230. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  7. 7.A 2 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹86. A 5 kg bag costs ₹285. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  8. 8.A 5 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹165. A 1 kg bag costs ₹41. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  9. 9.Shop A sells 5 pens for ₹125. Shop B sells 6 pens for ₹96. Which shop is cheaper for one pen? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  10. 10.A 5 kg bag of rice costs ₹250. A 2 kg bag costs ₹118. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  11. 11.Shop A sells 6 plates of idli for ₹240. Shop B sells 5 plates of idli for ₹150. What does one plate of idli cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  12. 12.Shop A sells 3 mangoes for ₹75. Shop B sells 2 mangoes for ₹40. What does one mango cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  13. 13.Shop A sells 3 samosas for ₹45. Shop B sells 6 samosas for ₹84. What does one samosa cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  14. 14.Shop A sells 4 pens for ₹52. Shop B sells 3 pens for ₹45. What does one pen cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  15. 15.A 1 kg bag of sugar costs ₹45. A 10 kg bag costs ₹490. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  16. 16.Shop A sells 6 mangoes for ₹120. Shop B sells 5 mangoes for ₹125. What does one mango cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  17. 17.A 10 kg bag of sugar costs ₹470. A 5 kg bag costs ₹220. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  18. 18.A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹90. A 5 kg bag costs ₹370. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  19. 19.A 10 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹230. A 1 kg bag costs ₹37. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  20. 20.Shop A sells 4 cricket balls for ₹580. Shop B sells 6 cricket balls for ₹810. What does one cricket ball cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  21. 21.A 2 kg bag of onions costs ₹90. A 10 kg bag costs ₹240. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  22. 22.Shop A sells 6 geometry boxes for ₹720. Shop B sells 3 geometry boxes for ₹375. What does one geometry box cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  23. 23.A 1 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹31. A 2 kg bag costs ₹84. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  24. 24.A 10 kg bag of onions costs ₹290. A 1 kg bag costs ₹33. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  25. 25.A 1 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹59. A 5 kg bag costs ₹125. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  26. 26.A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹136. A 10 kg bag costs ₹560. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  27. 27.Shop A sells 5 mangoes for ₹150. Shop B sells 6 mangoes for ₹150. Which shop is cheaper for one mango? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  28. 28.Shop A sells 5 pairs of socks for ₹400. Shop B sells 3 pairs of socks for ₹180. What does one pair of socks cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  29. 29.A 5 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹115. A 1 kg bag costs ₹29. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  30. 30.A 10 kg bag of rice costs ₹440. A 1 kg bag costs ₹57. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  31. 31.Shop A sells 4 cricket balls for ₹500. Shop B sells 3 cricket balls for ₹360. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  32. 32.A 10 kg bag of onions costs ₹310. A 2 kg bag costs ₹112. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  33. 33.A 1 kg bag of onions costs ₹39. A 5 kg bag costs ₹105. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  34. 34.Shop A sells 2 pairs of socks for ₹160. Shop B sells 5 pairs of socks for ₹350. Which shop is cheaper for one pair of socks? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  35. 35.A 5 kg bag of dal costs ₹520. A 1 kg bag costs ₹93. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  36. 36.Shop A sells 4 plates of idli for ₹140. Shop B sells 3 plates of idli for ₹180. What does one plate of idli cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  37. 37.A 10 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹270. A 2 kg bag costs ₹46. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  38. 38.A 10 kg bag of rice costs ₹450. A 1 kg bag costs ₹47. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  39. 39.Shop A sells 6 pens for ₹72. Shop B sells 2 pens for ₹48. Which shop is cheaper for one pen? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  40. 40.Shop A sells 4 colour pencil sets for ₹300. Shop B sells 2 colour pencil sets for ₹210. Which shop is cheaper for one colour pencil set? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B

Answer key

  1. Shop A
  2. 110
  3. 5
  4. 5 kg bag
  5. 12
  6. 10 kg bag
  7. 2 kg bag
  8. 5 kg bag
  9. Shop B
  10. 5 kg bag
  11. 30
  12. 20
  13. 14
  14. 13
  15. 1 kg bag
  16. 20
  17. 3
  18. 29
  19. 10 kg bag
  20. 135
  21. 10 kg bag
  22. 120
  23. 1 kg bag
  24. 4
  25. 34
  26. 12
  27. Shop B
  28. 60
  29. 6
  30. 10 kg bag
  31. Shop B
  32. 25
  33. 18
  34. Shop B
  35. 11
  36. 35
  37. 4
  38. 10 kg bag
  39. Shop A
  40. Shop A

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