Comparing Value for Money 🛒
Instructions: Calculate the unit price (price per unit) for each product and circle the better value option.
1. Breakfast Cereal
Brand A: 500g box for $6.50 → Unit price: $________ per 100g
Brand B: 750g box for $9.00 → Unit price: $________ per 100g
Best value: _______________
2. Orange Juice
Option A: 1 litre for $4.20 → Unit price: $________ per litre
Option B: 2.5 litres for $9.50 → Unit price: $________ per litre
Best value: _______________
3. Pasta
Pack A: 400g for $2.80 → Unit price: $________ per 100g
Pack B: 1kg for $6.50 → Unit price: $________ per 100g
Best value: _______________
4. Dishwashing Liquid
Bottle A: 400ml for $3.60 → Unit price: $________ per 100ml
Bottle B: 1 litre for $8.00 → Unit price: $________ per 100ml
Best value: _______________
5. Chocolate Biscuits
Pack A: 250g for $3.75 → Unit price: $________ per 100g
Pack B: 350g for $4.90 → Unit price: $________ per 100g
Best value: _______________
6. Toilet Paper
Pack A: 6 rolls for $7.50 → Unit price: $________ per roll
Pack B: 18 rolls for $21.60 → Unit price: $________ per roll
Best value: _______________
7. Challenge Question 💡
You need to buy 3kg of rice. Which option saves you the most money?
Option A: 1kg bags at $4.20 each
Option B: 2kg bags at $7.80 each
Total cost for Option A: $__________
Total cost for Option B: $__________
Best choice: _______________ Savings: $__________
Tip: To find the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units (e.g. grams, litres, rolls).