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Money maths lesson 16: Which is the better buy? · Set 853 · 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 5 plates of idli for ₹175. Shop B sells 3 plates of idli for ₹180. Which shop is cheaper for one plate of idli? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  2. 2.Shop A sells 4 pairs of socks for ₹260. Shop B sells 5 pairs of socks for ₹300. What does one pair of socks cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  3. 3.A 10 kg bag of rice costs ₹450. A 1 kg bag costs ₹42. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  4. 4.Shop A sells 4 notebooks for ₹240. Shop B sells 5 notebooks for ₹275. What does one notebook cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  5. 5.A 1 kg bag of onions costs ₹23. A 2 kg bag costs ₹110. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  6. 6.Shop A sells 2 pens for ₹26. Shop B sells 5 pens for ₹50. Which shop is cheaper for one pen? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  7. 7.A 1 kg bag of rice costs ₹79. A 10 kg bag costs ₹750. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  8. 8.A 10 kg bag of dal costs ₹1110. A 1 kg bag costs ₹109. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  9. 9.Shop A sells 4 geometry boxes for ₹540. Shop B sells 6 geometry boxes for ₹630. Which shop is cheaper for one geometry box? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  10. 10.A 2 kg bag of sugar costs ₹100. A 1 kg bag costs ₹46. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 2 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  11. 11.Shop A sells 4 geometry boxes for ₹420. Shop B sells 2 geometry boxes for ₹190. Which shop is cheaper for one geometry box? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  12. 12.Shop A sells 6 pens for ₹114. Shop B sells 2 pens for ₹36. Which shop is cheaper for one pen? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  13. 13.Shop A sells 2 pens for ₹20. Shop B sells 3 pens for ₹39. Which shop is cheaper for one pen? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  14. 14.A 1 kg bag of onions costs ₹45. A 2 kg bag costs ₹76. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 2 kg bag
  15. 15.Shop A sells 4 notebooks for ₹140. Shop B sells 5 notebooks for ₹275. Which shop is cheaper for one notebook? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  16. 16.A 10 kg bag of dal costs ₹1410. A 1 kg bag costs ₹112. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  17. 17.Shop A sells 3 cricket balls for ₹450. Shop B sells 2 cricket balls for ₹230. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  18. 18.A 1 kg bag of sugar costs ₹47. A 10 kg bag costs ₹410. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 10 kg bag (b) 1 kg bag
  19. 19.A 10 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹330. A 1 kg bag costs ₹26. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  20. 20.A 1 kg bag of dal costs ₹148. A 10 kg bag costs ₹920. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  21. 21.Shop A sells 2 notebooks for ₹110. Shop B sells 3 notebooks for ₹105. Which shop is cheaper for one notebook? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  22. 22.Shop A sells 2 colour pencil sets for ₹240. Shop B sells 3 colour pencil sets for ₹240. Which shop is cheaper for one colour pencil set? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  23. 23.Shop A sells 5 mangoes for ₹100. Shop B sells 2 mangoes for ₹70. Which shop is cheaper for one mango? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  24. 24.Shop A sells 6 pens for ₹66. Shop B sells 2 pens for ₹30. Which shop is cheaper for one pen? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  25. 25.A 5 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹145. A 2 kg bag costs ₹74. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  26. 26.A 1 kg bag of dal costs ₹106. A 5 kg bag costs ₹585. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 5 kg bag
  27. 27.A 1 kg bag of tomatoes costs ₹29. A 2 kg bag costs ₹102. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  28. 28.Shop A sells 2 pairs of socks for ₹110. Shop B sells 6 pairs of socks for ₹300. Which shop is cheaper for one pair of socks? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  29. 29.A 1 kg bag of rice costs ₹78. A 2 kg bag costs ₹122. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  30. 30.Shop A sells 6 notebooks for ₹240. Shop B sells 2 notebooks for ₹110. What does one notebook cost at the cheaper shop (in ₹)?
  31. 31.Shop A sells 6 samosas for ₹108. Shop B sells 4 samosas for ₹56. Which shop is cheaper for one samosa? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  32. 32.Shop A sells 4 plates of idli for ₹180. Shop B sells 5 plates of idli for ₹275. Which shop is cheaper for one plate of idli? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  33. 33.A 10 kg bag of dal costs ₹1240. A 5 kg bag costs ₹510. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  34. 34.A 10 kg bag of onions costs ₹490. A 1 kg bag costs ₹20. Which bag is cheaper per kg? (a) 1 kg bag (b) 10 kg bag
  35. 35.A 10 kg bag of wheat flour costs ₹460. A 2 kg bag costs ₹74. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  36. 36.Shop A sells 5 pairs of socks for ₹250. Shop B sells 6 pairs of socks for ₹390. Which shop is cheaper for one pair of socks? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  37. 37.Shop A sells 4 colour pencil sets for ₹280. Shop B sells 2 colour pencil sets for ₹210. Which shop is cheaper for one colour pencil set? (a) Shop B (b) Shop A
  38. 38.A 10 kg bag of potatoes costs ₹340. A 2 kg bag costs ₹52. How many rupees per kg do you save with the cheaper bag?
  39. 39.Shop A sells 5 cricket balls for ₹625. Shop B sells 3 cricket balls for ₹315. Which shop is cheaper for one cricket ball? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B
  40. 40.Shop A sells 2 samosas for ₹32. Shop B sells 5 samosas for ₹100. Which shop is cheaper for one samosa? (a) Shop A (b) Shop B

Answer key

  1. Shop A
  2. 60
  3. 3
  4. 55
  5. 32
  6. Shop B
  7. 10 kg bag
  8. 1 kg bag
  9. Shop B
  10. 1 kg bag
  11. Shop B
  12. Shop B
  13. Shop A
  14. 2 kg bag
  15. Shop A
  16. 1 kg bag
  17. Shop B
  18. 10 kg bag
  19. 7
  20. 56
  21. Shop B
  22. Shop B
  23. Shop A
  24. Shop A
  25. 8
  26. 1 kg bag
  27. 22
  28. Shop B
  29. 17
  30. 40
  31. Shop B
  32. Shop A
  33. 22
  34. 1 kg bag
  35. 9
  36. Shop A
  37. Shop A
  38. 8
  39. Shop B
  40. Shop A

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