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Comparing Prices and Value

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Comparing Prices and Value

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💰 Part 1: Reading and Comparing Prices

1. Circle the cheaper item in each pair:

Apples: $2.50 per kg OR $3.20 per kg

Notebooks: $4.75 each OR $3.90 each

Juice boxes: $1.25 each OR $0.95 each

2. Which offer gives better value? Circle your choice and explain why.

1 chocolate bar for $2.50

3 chocolate bars for $6.00

Reason: ________________________________

3. Sarah has $10.00. Which items can she afford? Tick all that apply.

School bag: $8.75

Pencil case: $12.50

Ruler: $3.25

Eraser: $1.80

4. Round these prices to the nearest dollar to estimate the total:

Sandwich: $4.85 ≈ $______

Drink: $2.30 ≈ $______

Fruit: $1.75 ≈ $______

Estimated total: $______

🛒 Part 2: Shopping Decisions

5. You need to buy snacks for a class party. Compare these options:

Option A: 12 individual packets for $18.00

Option B: 1 large sharing pack (serves 12) for $14.50

Which option offers better value? ________________

How much money would you save? $______

6. Explain what "good value" means when shopping:
7. Extension Challenge: Calculate the cost per item:

6 muffins for $15.00 = $______ per muffin

8 pencils for $12.80 = $______ per pencil

8. You have $25.00 budget. Plan a healthy lunch by choosing one item from each category. Stay within budget!

Main: Sandwich ($5.50) OR Wrap ($4.25) OR Salad ($6.75)

Drink: Water ($1.00) OR Juice ($2.50) OR Milk ($1.75)

Snack: Apple ($1.25) OR Muesli bar ($2.00) OR Yoghurt ($3.50)

My choices: ________________________________

Total cost: $______

Money left over: $______

🎯 Part 3: Real-World Application

9. Your family is buying breakfast cereal. Which is the best deal and why?

Brand A: 500g for $4.50

Brand B: 750g for $6.00

Brand C: 400g for $3.20

Best deal: ________________

10. Reflection: Describe a time when you or your family found a good deal while shopping. What made it good value?

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