Comparing Value for Money 💰
Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Instructions: Calculate the unit price for each product to work out which is the best value for money. Show your working.
Part A: Basic Unit Price Calculations
Calculate the price per unit (round to 2 decimal places).
1. A 500g bag of rice costs $3.50
Price per 100g = $__________
Price per 100g = $__________
2. A 2-litre bottle of juice costs $4.80
Price per litre = $__________
Price per litre = $__________
3. A pack of 12 muesli bars costs $7.20
Price per bar = $__________
Price per bar = $__________
Part B: Comparing Products
Calculate the unit price for each option and circle the best value.
4. Pasta Sauce:
• Option A: 400g jar for $3.60 → Price per 100g = $__________
• Option B: 700g jar for $5.60 → Price per 100g = $__________
Best value: __________
• Option A: 400g jar for $3.60 → Price per 100g = $__________
• Option B: 700g jar for $5.60 → Price per 100g = $__________
Best value: __________
5. Breakfast Cereal:
• Option A: 350g box for $4.90 → Price per 100g = $__________
• Option B: 750g box for $9.00 → Price per 100g = $__________
Best value: __________
• Option A: 350g box for $4.90 → Price per 100g = $__________
• Option B: 750g box for $9.00 → Price per 100g = $__________
Best value: __________
6. Laundry Powder:
• Option A: 1kg for $8.50 → Price per kg = $__________
• Option B: 2.5kg for $19.50 → Price per kg = $__________
Best value: __________
• Option A: 1kg for $8.50 → Price per kg = $__________
• Option B: 2.5kg for $19.50 → Price per kg = $__________
Best value: __________
Part C: Problem Solving
7. Shampoo is available in three sizes:
• Small: 250ml for $6.00
• Medium: 500ml for $10.50
• Large: 1L for $18.00
Calculate the price per 100ml for each:
Small: $__________ Medium: $__________ Large: $__________
Which size offers the best value? __________
• Small: 250ml for $6.00
• Medium: 500ml for $10.50
• Large: 1L for $18.00
Calculate the price per 100ml for each:
Small: $__________ Medium: $__________ Large: $__________
Which size offers the best value? __________
8. You need 1.5kg of cheese. Which option saves you the most money?
• Option A: Buy three 500g blocks at $7.50 each
• Option B: Buy one 1.5kg block for $21.00
Total cost of Option A: $__________
Total cost of Option B: $__________
Best choice: __________ Amount saved: $__________
• Option A: Buy three 500g blocks at $7.50 each
• Option B: Buy one 1.5kg block for $21.00
Total cost of Option A: $__________
Total cost of Option B: $__________
Best choice: __________ Amount saved: $__________