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Money maths lesson 16: Which is the better buy? · Set 384 · 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.A 2 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹52. A 10 kg bag costs ₹380. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  2. 2.Shop A sells 2 geometry boxes for ₹210. Shop B sells 6 geometry boxes for ₹750. Which shop is cheaper for one geometry box? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  3. 3.Shop A sells 2 cricket balls for ₹260. Shop B sells 3 cricket balls for ₹315. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  4. 4.A 1 kg bag of dal costs ₹110. A 2 kg bag costs ₹238. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  5. 5.A 2 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹56. A 1 kg bag costs ₹57. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  6. 6.Shop A sells 3 colour pencil sets for ₹255. Shop B sells 5 colour pencil sets for ₹300. What does one colour pencil set cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  7. 7.A 2 kg bag of sugar costs ₹98. A 1 kg bag costs ₹45. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  8. 8.Shop A sells 4 samosas for ₹72. Shop B sells 3 samosas for ₹36. Which shop is cheaper for one samosa? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  9. 9.A 1 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹20. A 2 kg bag costs ₹44. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  10. 10.A 1 kg bag of rice costs ₹65. A 10 kg bag costs ₹510. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  11. 11.Shop A sells 2 colour pencil sets for ₹230. Shop B sells 3 colour pencil sets for ₹255. What does one colour pencil set cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  12. 12.A 1 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹35. A 2 kg bag costs ₹56. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  13. 13.A 1 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹27. A 10 kg bag costs ₹240. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  14. 14.Shop A sells 5 notebooks for ₹300. Shop B sells 3 notebooks for ₹150. Which shop is cheaper for one notebook? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  15. 15.A 1 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹53. A 10 kg bag costs ₹210. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  16. 16.A 1 kg bag of rice costs ₹79. A 10 kg bag costs ₹780. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  17. 17.A 5 kg bag of sugar costs ₹220. A 2 kg bag costs ₹90. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  18. 18.A 10 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹350. A 2 kg bag costs ₹48. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  19. 19.A 1 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹53. A 5 kg bag costs ₹285. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  20. 20.Shop A sells 3 colour pencil sets for ₹270. Shop B sells 5 colour pencil sets for ₹400. What does one colour pencil set cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  21. 21.Shop A sells 3 geometry boxes for ₹300. Shop B sells 2 geometry boxes for ₹290. Which shop is cheaper for one geometry box? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  22. 22.A 2 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹82. A 5 kg bag costs ₹295. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  23. 23.A 5 kg bag of sugar costs ₹225. A 2 kg bag costs ₹100. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  24. 24.Shop A sells 3 pairs of socks for ₹180. Shop B sells 6 pairs of socks for ₹480. What does one pair of socks cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  25. 25.Shop A sells 4 pairs of socks for ₹280. Shop B sells 6 pairs of socks for ₹300. What does one pair of socks cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  26. 26.A 2 kg bag of onions costs ₹58. A 1 kg bag costs ₹48. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  27. 27.A 1 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹30. A 2 kg bag costs ₹82. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  28. 28.A 1 kg bag of sugar costs ₹40. A 2 kg bag costs ₹92. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  29. 29.A 10 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹470. A 1 kg bag costs ₹39. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  30. 30.Shop A sells 3 samosas for ₹54. Shop B sells 2 samosas for ₹34. Which shop is cheaper for one samosa? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  31. 31.Shop A sells 4 notebooks for ₹220. Shop B sells 5 notebooks for ₹150. Which shop is cheaper for one notebook? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  32. 32.Shop A sells 2 notebooks for ₹80. Shop B sells 5 notebooks for ₹275. What does one notebook cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  33. 33.Shop A sells 2 cricket balls for ₹300. Shop B sells 3 cricket balls for ₹420. What does one cricket ball cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  34. 34.A 10 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹280. A 2 kg bag costs ₹80. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  35. 35.Shop A sells 4 mangoes for ₹160. Shop B sells 3 mangoes for ₹60. Which shop is cheaper for one mango? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  36. 36.Shop A sells 2 pairs of socks for ₹140. Shop B sells 6 pairs of socks for ₹390. What does one pair of socks cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  37. 37.Shop A sells 4 samosas for ₹68. Shop B sells 6 samosas for ₹96. Which shop is cheaper for one samosa? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  38. 38.A 2 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹74. A 1 kg bag costs ₹45. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  39. 39.Shop A sells 4 pens for ₹48. Shop B sells 5 pens for ₹125. What does one pen cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  40. 40.A 5 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹205. A 1 kg bag costs ₹35. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag

Answer key

  1. 12
  2. Shop A
  3. Shop B
  4. 9
  5. 2 kg bag
  6. 60
  7. 1 kg bag
  8. Shop B
  9. 2
  10. 14
  11. 85
  12. 7
  13. 10 kg bag
  14. Shop B
  15. 32
  16. 1
  17. 1
  18. 11
  19. 1 kg bag
  20. 80
  21. Shop A
  22. 2 kg bag
  23. 5 kg bag
  24. 60
  25. 50
  26. 19
  27. 11
  28. 6
  29. 1 kg bag
  30. Shop B
  31. Shop B
  32. 40
  33. 140
  34. 12
  35. Shop B
  36. 65
  37. Shop B
  38. 2 kg bag
  39. 12
  40. 1 kg bag

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