Question

9 In shop A, 40 pencils cost £4.80.

In shop B, 50 pencils cost £5.50.
a How much does one pencil cost in shop A?
b How much does one pencil cost in shop B?
c Which is better value for money?

Answer 1

A. £0.12

B. £0.11

C. Pencils from shop B

Explanation:

A. 4.80÷40= 0.12

B. 5.50÷50= 0.11

C. £0.11 is cheaper than £0.12, therefore pencils from shop B is better value for money.

Answer 2

A=1.20

B=1.10

B is better value

Explanation:

4.80 divided by 40=1.20

5.50 divided by 50=1.10