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Money maths lesson 16: Which is the better buy? · Set 634 · 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 tomatoes costs ₹29. A 5 kg bag costs ₹240. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  2. 2.Shop A sells 6 plates of idli for ₹270. Shop B sells 5 plates of idli for ₹150. What does one plate of idli cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  3. 3.A 10 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹370. A 1 kg bag costs ₹41. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  4. 4.Shop A sells 4 notebooks for ₹240. Shop B sells 6 notebooks for ₹270. Which shop is cheaper for one notebook? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  5. 5.Shop A sells 4 samosas for ₹60. Shop B sells 2 samosas for ₹24. What does one samosa cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  6. 6.A 2 kg bag of sugar costs ₹80. A 10 kg bag costs ₹480. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  7. 7.A 2 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹68. A 10 kg bag costs ₹500. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  8. 8.A 1 kg bag of onions costs ₹44. A 10 kg bag costs ₹270. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  9. 9.Shop A sells 3 cricket balls for ₹435. Shop B sells 5 cricket balls for ₹550. What does one cricket ball cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  10. 10.A 1 kg bag of rice costs ₹43. A 2 kg bag costs ₹84. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  11. 11.Shop A sells 3 pairs of socks for ₹180. Shop B sells 4 pairs of socks for ₹320. Which shop is cheaper for one pair of socks? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  12. 12.Shop A sells 2 pairs of socks for ₹110. Shop B sells 4 pairs of socks for ₹260. What does one pair of socks cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  13. 13.Shop A sells 6 notebooks for ₹180. Shop B sells 4 notebooks for ₹140. What does one notebook cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  14. 14.A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹132. A 10 kg bag costs ₹510. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  15. 15.A 10 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹250. A 2 kg bag costs ₹62. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  16. 16.A 5 kg bag of rice costs ₹355. A 1 kg bag costs ₹77. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  17. 17.Shop A sells 5 geometry boxes for ₹625. Shop B sells 4 geometry boxes for ₹440. What does one geometry box cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  18. 18.Shop A sells 2 cricket balls for ₹300. Shop B sells 5 cricket balls for ₹675. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  19. 19.A 1 kg bag of rice costs ₹64. A 2 kg bag costs ₹86. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  20. 20.Shop A sells 4 geometry boxes for ₹580. Shop B sells 6 geometry boxes for ₹750. What does one geometry box cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  21. 21.Shop A sells 2 plates of idli for ₹70. Shop B sells 4 plates of idli for ₹160. What does one plate of idli cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  22. 22.Shop A sells 5 colour pencil sets for ₹550. Shop B sells 4 colour pencil sets for ₹240. What does one colour pencil set cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  23. 23.A 10 kg bag of onions costs ₹340. A 1 kg bag costs ₹59. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  24. 24.Shop A sells 3 pairs of socks for ₹150. Shop B sells 2 pairs of socks for ₹130. What does one pair of socks cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  25. 25.Shop A sells 3 notebooks for ₹180. Shop B sells 4 notebooks for ₹200. Which shop is cheaper for one notebook? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  26. 26.A 1 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹56. A 2 kg bag costs ₹80. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  27. 27.Shop A sells 2 plates of idli for ₹110. Shop B sells 5 plates of idli for ₹250. Which shop is cheaper for one plate of idli? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  28. 28.A 10 kg bag of rice costs ₹410. A 5 kg bag costs ₹230. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  29. 29.A 1 kg bag of onions costs ₹44. A 10 kg bag costs ₹430. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  30. 30.Shop A sells 2 colour pencil sets for ₹200. Shop B sells 4 colour pencil sets for ₹280. Which shop is cheaper for one colour pencil set? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  31. 31.A 10 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹320. A 2 kg bag costs ₹78. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  32. 32.Shop A sells 3 cricket balls for ₹405. Shop B sells 5 cricket balls for ₹725. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  33. 33.Shop A sells 2 plates of idli for ₹70. Shop B sells 5 plates of idli for ₹275. What does one plate of idli cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  34. 34.Shop A sells 2 geometry boxes for ₹240. Shop B sells 3 geometry boxes for ₹255. Which shop is cheaper for one geometry box? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  35. 35.Shop A sells 3 notebooks for ₹120. Shop B sells 6 notebooks for ₹210. Which shop is cheaper for one notebook? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  36. 36.Shop A sells 6 geometry boxes for ₹750. Shop B sells 3 geometry boxes for ₹360. What does one geometry box cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  37. 37.Shop A sells 3 mangoes for ₹75. Shop B sells 4 mangoes for ₹140. What does one mango cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  38. 38.Shop A sells 6 samosas for ₹78. Shop B sells 2 samosas for ₹38. Which shop is cheaper for one samosa? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  39. 39.A 10 kg bag of onions costs ₹220. A 1 kg bag costs ₹52. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  40. 40.A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹154. A 5 kg bag costs ₹400. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?

Answer key

  1. 19
  2. 30
  3. 4
  4. Shop B
  5. 12
  6. 8
  7. 16
  8. 10 kg bag
  9. 110
  10. 1
  11. Shop A
  12. 55
  13. 30
  14. 10 kg bag
  15. 10 kg bag
  16. 6
  17. 110
  18. Shop B
  19. 2 kg bag
  20. 125
  21. 35
  22. 60
  23. 25
  24. 50
  25. Shop B
  26. 16
  27. Shop B
  28. 10 kg bag
  29. 1
  30. Shop B
  31. 7
  32. Shop A
  33. 35
  34. Shop B
  35. Shop B
  36. 120
  37. 25
  38. Shop A
  39. 10 kg bag
  40. 3

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