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Grade 7 maths · A.13 · Unit rates

Better buy: close prices

Work out the price of one in each pack, then compare.

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  1. Pack A: 4 cupcakes for $6. Pack B: 3 cupcakes for $4.20. Which pack costs less per cupcake? Write A or B.

    Answer: B

  2. Pack A: 9 cupcakes for $13.50. Pack B: 3 cupcakes for $4.80. Which pack costs less per cupcake? Write A or B.

    Answer: A

  3. Pack A: 6 cans of soup for $5.40. Pack B: 2 cans of soup for $1.60. Which pack costs less per can of soup? Write A or B.

    Answer: B

Tip: Work out the price of one in each pack, then compare.

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