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Money maths lesson 16: Which is the better buy? · Set 485 · 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 plates of idli for ₹70. Shop B sells 6 plates of idli for ₹180. What does one plate of idli cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  2. 2.Shop A sells 4 mangoes for ₹80. Shop B sells 6 mangoes for ₹240. What does one mango cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  3. 3.Shop A sells 2 mangoes for ₹50. Shop B sells 6 mangoes for ₹210. What does one mango cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  4. 4.Shop A sells 4 plates of idli for ₹120. Shop B sells 2 plates of idli for ₹120. What does one plate of idli cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  5. 5.A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹154. A 5 kg bag costs ₹265. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  6. 6.Shop A sells 6 samosas for ₹114. Shop B sells 5 samosas for ₹70. Which shop is cheaper for one samosa? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  7. 7.A 5 kg bag of rice costs ₹310. A 10 kg bag costs ₹740. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  8. 8.Shop A sells 2 pens for ₹44. Shop B sells 4 pens for ₹76. Which shop is cheaper for one pen? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  9. 9.Shop A sells 2 pairs of socks for ₹140. Shop B sells 4 pairs of socks for ₹240. What does one pair of socks cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  10. 10.A 5 kg bag of onions costs ₹130. A 10 kg bag costs ₹410. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  11. 11.Shop A sells 4 samosas for ₹76. Shop B sells 2 samosas for ₹28. What does one samosa cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  12. 12.A 10 kg bag of sugar costs ₹400. A 1 kg bag costs ₹42. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  13. 13.Shop A sells 4 plates of idli for ₹120. Shop B sells 6 plates of idli for ₹210. What does one plate of idli cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  14. 14.A 5 kg bag of sugar costs ₹250. A 10 kg bag costs ₹470. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  15. 15.A 10 kg bag of dal costs ₹1420. A 1 kg bag costs ₹126. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  16. 16.A 1 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹34. A 10 kg bag costs ₹320. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  17. 17.Shop A sells 3 cricket balls for ₹435. Shop B sells 2 cricket balls for ₹270. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  18. 18.A 5 kg bag of rice costs ₹285. A 10 kg bag costs ₹770. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  19. 19.Shop A sells 2 samosas for ₹26. Shop B sells 6 samosas for ₹120. Which shop is cheaper for one samosa? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  20. 20.A 5 kg bag of rice costs ₹295. A 10 kg bag costs ₹400. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  21. 21.Shop A sells 6 samosas for ₹90. Shop B sells 2 samosas for ₹40. What does one samosa cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  22. 22.A 5 kg bag of sugar costs ₹220. A 10 kg bag costs ₹420. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  23. 23.Shop A sells 6 cricket balls for ₹870. Shop B sells 2 cricket balls for ₹230. What does one cricket ball cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  24. 24.A 10 kg bag of rice costs ₹590. A 2 kg bag costs ₹144. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  25. 25.Shop A sells 2 mangoes for ₹40. Shop B sells 4 mangoes for ₹140. What does one mango cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  26. 26.A 10 kg bag of dal costs ₹1440. A 1 kg bag costs ₹128. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  27. 27.A 1 kg bag of sugar costs ₹43. A 2 kg bag costs ₹92. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  28. 28.Shop A sells 3 mangoes for ₹75. Shop B sells 4 mangoes for ₹140. What does one mango cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  29. 29.A 2 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹44. A 5 kg bag costs ₹120. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  30. 30.Shop A sells 4 cricket balls for ₹500. Shop B sells 6 cricket balls for ₹840. What does one cricket ball cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  31. 31.A 1 kg bag of rice costs ₹79. A 2 kg bag costs ₹82. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  32. 32.Shop A sells 2 cricket balls for ₹220. Shop B sells 5 cricket balls for ₹625. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  33. 33.Shop A sells 5 geometry boxes for ₹675. Shop B sells 4 geometry boxes for ₹560. Which shop is cheaper for one geometry box? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  34. 34.A 1 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹48. A 5 kg bag costs ₹140. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  35. 35.A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹140. A 1 kg bag costs ₹58. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  36. 36.Shop A sells 5 pens for ₹105. Shop B sells 4 pens for ₹72. Which shop is cheaper for one pen? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  37. 37.Shop A sells 6 pairs of socks for ₹450. Shop B sells 4 pairs of socks for ₹320. Which shop is cheaper for one pair of socks? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  38. 38.A 5 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹100. A 1 kg bag costs ₹27. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  39. 39.Shop A sells 2 cricket balls for ₹280. Shop B sells 4 cricket balls for ₹400. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  40. 40.Shop A sells 3 cricket balls for ₹315. Shop B sells 5 cricket balls for ₹550. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B

Answer key

  1. 30
  2. 20
  3. 25
  4. 30
  5. 24
  6. Shop B
  7. 12
  8. Shop B
  9. 60
  10. 5 kg bag
  11. 14
  12. 2
  13. 30
  14. 10 kg bag
  15. 1 kg bag
  16. 10 kg bag
  17. Shop B
  18. 20
  19. Shop A
  20. 10 kg bag
  21. 15
  22. 2
  23. 115
  24. 13
  25. 20
  26. 16
  27. 3
  28. 25
  29. 2
  30. 125
  31. 2 kg bag
  32. Shop A
  33. Shop A
  34. 20
  35. 1 kg bag
  36. Shop B
  37. Shop A
  38. 5 kg bag
  39. Shop B
  40. Shop A

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