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Money maths lesson 16: Which is the better buy? · Set 39 · 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 1 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹24. A 10 kg bag costs ₹250. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  2. 2.Shop A sells 3 plates of idli for ₹120. Shop B sells 5 plates of idli for ₹300. What does one plate of idli cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  3. 3.Shop A sells 4 samosas for ₹72. Shop B sells 2 samosas for ₹26. What does one samosa cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  4. 4.A 1 kg bag of rice costs ₹69. A 2 kg bag costs ₹92. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  5. 5.A 10 kg bag of onions costs ₹280. A 5 kg bag costs ₹220. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  6. 6.Shop A sells 5 mangoes for ₹125. Shop B sells 6 mangoes for ₹120. Which shop is cheaper for one mango? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  7. 7.Shop A sells 5 cricket balls for ₹625. Shop B sells 2 cricket balls for ₹210. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  8. 8.A 5 kg bag of sugar costs ₹245. A 10 kg bag costs ₹440. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  9. 9.A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹102. A 10 kg bag costs ₹430. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  10. 10.Shop A sells 4 plates of idli for ₹140. Shop B sells 6 plates of idli for ₹300. Which shop is cheaper for one plate of idli? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  11. 11.A 2 kg bag of onions costs ₹80. A 10 kg bag costs ₹220. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  12. 12.Shop A sells 3 plates of idli for ₹105. Shop B sells 6 plates of idli for ₹360. Which shop is cheaper for one plate of idli? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  13. 13.Shop A sells 5 cricket balls for ₹500. Shop B sells 2 cricket balls for ₹240. What does one cricket ball cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  14. 14.Shop A sells 6 notebooks for ₹360. Shop B sells 3 notebooks for ₹90. What does one notebook cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  15. 15.A 2 kg bag of dal costs ₹226. A 1 kg bag costs ₹128. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  16. 16.A 2 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹70. A 1 kg bag costs ₹33. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  17. 17.A 5 kg bag of sugar costs ₹210. A 10 kg bag costs ₹450. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  18. 18.A 2 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹44. A 10 kg bag costs ₹230. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  19. 19.A 1 kg bag of rice costs ₹75. A 10 kg bag costs ₹660. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  20. 20.A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹146. A 5 kg bag costs ₹270. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  21. 21.Shop A sells 4 mangoes for ₹80. Shop B sells 6 mangoes for ₹210. Which shop is cheaper for one mango? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  22. 22.Shop A sells 6 colour pencil sets for ₹360. Shop B sells 3 colour pencil sets for ₹270. Which shop is cheaper for one colour pencil set? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  23. 23.Shop A sells 4 pairs of socks for ₹260. Shop B sells 5 pairs of socks for ₹275. What does one pair of socks cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  24. 24.Shop A sells 3 pens for ₹69. Shop B sells 6 pens for ₹84. Which shop is cheaper for one pen? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  25. 25.A 1 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹23. A 10 kg bag costs ₹250. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  26. 26.A 1 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹49. A 2 kg bag costs ₹100. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  27. 27.A 5 kg bag of rice costs ₹320. A 10 kg bag costs ₹610. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  28. 28.A 1 kg bag of onions costs ₹23. A 2 kg bag costs ₹94. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  29. 29.Shop A sells 6 cricket balls for ₹720. Shop B sells 2 cricket balls for ₹300. What does one cricket ball cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  30. 30.Shop A sells 3 colour pencil sets for ₹225. Shop B sells 4 colour pencil sets for ₹460. What does one colour pencil set cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  31. 31.A 2 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹76. A 1 kg bag costs ₹50. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  32. 32.A 5 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹105. A 1 kg bag costs ₹34. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  33. 33.Shop A sells 6 colour pencil sets for ₹540. Shop B sells 5 colour pencil sets for ₹600. What does one colour pencil set cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  34. 34.Shop A sells 2 geometry boxes for ₹190. Shop B sells 3 geometry boxes for ₹345. Which shop is cheaper for one geometry box? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  35. 35.Shop A sells 5 pens for ₹60. Shop B sells 2 pens for ₹34. What does one pen cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  36. 36.Shop A sells 2 notebooks for ₹80. Shop B sells 6 notebooks for ₹180. What does one notebook cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  37. 37.A 10 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹290. A 1 kg bag costs ₹26. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  38. 38.Shop A sells 4 geometry boxes for ₹580. Shop B sells 2 geometry boxes for ₹250. What does one geometry box cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  39. 39.A 1 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹37. 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 tomatoes costs ₹500. A 2 kg bag costs ₹108. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?

Answer key

  1. 1
  2. 40
  3. 13
  4. 2 kg bag
  5. 10 kg bag
  6. Shop B
  7. Shop B
  8. 10 kg bag
  9. 8
  10. Shop A
  11. 18
  12. Shop A
  13. 100
  14. 30
  15. 2 kg bag
  16. 1 kg bag
  17. 3
  18. 1
  19. 9
  20. 19
  21. Shop A
  22. Shop A
  23. 55
  24. Shop B
  25. 1 kg bag
  26. 1
  27. 10 kg bag
  28. 24
  29. 120
  30. 75
  31. 2 kg bag
  32. 5 kg bag
  33. 90
  34. Shop A
  35. 12
  36. 30
  37. 1 kg bag
  38. 125
  39. 1
  40. 4

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