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Money maths lesson 16: Which is the better buy? · Set 699 · 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 colour pencil sets for ₹190. Shop B sells 6 colour pencil sets for ₹390. What does one colour pencil set cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  2. 2.Shop A sells 3 geometry boxes for ₹450. Shop B sells 2 geometry boxes for ₹180. What does one geometry box cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  3. 3.A 1 kg bag of sugar costs ₹45. A 5 kg bag costs ₹235. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  4. 4.A 5 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹165. A 1 kg bag costs ₹25. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  5. 5.A 10 kg bag of onions costs ₹290. A 5 kg bag costs ₹115. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  6. 6.A 1 kg bag of rice costs ₹40. A 5 kg bag costs ₹290. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  7. 7.A 2 kg bag of dal costs ₹200. A 10 kg bag costs ₹1200. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  8. 8.A 1 kg bag of sugar costs ₹40. A 5 kg bag costs ₹220. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  9. 9.A 2 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹54. A 5 kg bag costs ₹175. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  10. 10.A 10 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹280. A 2 kg bag costs ₹62. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  11. 11.Shop A sells 5 pens for ₹120. Shop B sells 2 pens for ₹46. What does one pen cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  12. 12.A 1 kg bag of rice costs ₹45. A 2 kg bag costs ₹150. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  13. 13.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?
  14. 14.A 1 kg bag of dal costs ₹123. A 5 kg bag costs ₹625. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  15. 15.Shop A sells 4 geometry boxes for ₹420. Shop B sells 6 geometry boxes for ₹480. What does one geometry box cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  16. 16.Shop A sells 3 pairs of socks for ₹150. Shop B sells 2 pairs of socks for ₹120. Which shop is cheaper for one pair of socks? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  17. 17.A 2 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹76. A 10 kg bag costs ₹320. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  18. 18.Shop A sells 3 geometry boxes for ₹435. Shop B sells 5 geometry boxes for ₹550. What does one geometry box cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  19. 19.Shop A sells 6 geometry boxes for ₹810. Shop B sells 2 geometry boxes for ₹190. What does one geometry box cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  20. 20.A 5 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹185. A 2 kg bag costs ₹98. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  21. 21.Shop A sells 4 cricket balls for ₹460. Shop B sells 5 cricket balls for ₹625. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  22. 22.A 5 kg bag of rice costs ₹325. A 2 kg bag costs ₹122. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  23. 23.Shop A sells 3 samosas for ₹39. Shop B sells 5 samosas for ₹75. What does one samosa cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  24. 24.Shop A sells 2 mangoes for ₹40. Shop B sells 3 mangoes for ₹105. Which shop is cheaper for one mango? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  25. 25.A 10 kg bag of onions costs ₹530. A 1 kg bag costs ₹25. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  26. 26.Shop A sells 6 pens for ₹108. Shop B sells 2 pens for ₹46. What does one pen cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  27. 27.Shop A sells 4 colour pencil sets for ₹300. Shop B sells 5 colour pencil sets for ₹600. Which shop is cheaper for one colour pencil set? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  28. 28.A 10 kg bag of onions costs ₹440. A 2 kg bag costs ₹76. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  29. 29.A 5 kg bag of dal costs ₹545. A 10 kg bag costs ₹1390. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  30. 30.Shop A sells 6 pens for ₹66. Shop B sells 4 pens for ₹72. Which shop is cheaper for one pen? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  31. 31.A 5 kg bag of dal costs ₹750. A 1 kg bag costs ₹94. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  32. 32.Shop A sells 3 samosas for ₹51. Shop B sells 4 samosas for ₹72. What does one samosa cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  33. 33.A 2 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹108. A 1 kg bag costs ₹37. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  34. 34.Shop A sells 4 pairs of socks for ₹240. Shop B sells 3 pairs of socks for ₹270. Which shop is cheaper for one pair of socks? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  35. 35.A 5 kg bag of dal costs ₹560. A 1 kg bag costs ₹128. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  36. 36.Shop A sells 2 plates of idli for ₹120. Shop B sells 6 plates of idli for ₹270. What does one plate of idli cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  37. 37.A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹86. A 1 kg bag costs ₹42. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  38. 38.A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹90. A 5 kg bag costs ₹390. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  39. 39.A 5 kg bag of sugar costs ₹205. A 2 kg bag costs ₹86. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 5 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  40. 40.Shop A sells 3 pairs of socks for ₹150. Shop B sells 4 pairs of socks for ₹300. Which shop is cheaper for one pair of socks? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A

Answer key

  1. 65
  2. 90
  3. 2
  4. 8
  5. 6
  6. 1 kg bag
  7. 20
  8. 1 kg bag
  9. 8
  10. 3
  11. 23
  12. 30
  13. 3
  14. 1 kg bag
  15. 80
  16. Shop A
  17. 6
  18. 110
  19. 95
  20. 5 kg bag
  21. Shop A
  22. 4
  23. 13
  24. Shop A
  25. 1 kg bag
  26. 18
  27. Shop A
  28. 2 kg bag
  29. 5 kg bag
  30. Shop A
  31. 56
  32. 17
  33. 17
  34. Shop A
  35. 5 kg bag
  36. 45
  37. 1
  38. 2 kg bag
  39. 5 kg bag
  40. Shop A

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