Evaluating Budgeting Strategies for Better Deals

The video tutorial introduces a game called 'What is the Better Deal' to teach viewers how to compare product prices using unit pricing. It uses a shampoo example to demonstrate how to calculate cost per ounce and determine the better deal. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of verifying bulk pricing and provides a real-world example with toilet paper to illustrate unit pricing in practice.

What is the cost per ounce for a 16 ounce bottle of shampoo priced at $4?

• $0.25 per ounce

• $0.20 per ounce

• $0.15 per ounce

• $0.30 per ounce

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Which shampoo bottle offers a lower cost per ounce?

• 16 ounce bottle

• 35 ounce bottle

• Both are the same

• Cannot determine from the information provided

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What is the unit price of the 35 ounce shampoo bottle that costs $7?

• $0.15 per ounce

• $0.30 per ounce

• $0.25 per ounce

• $0.20 per ounce

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Why might someone prefer to buy larger sizes of products?

• None of the above

• Easier to store

• More expensive but lasts longer

• Cheaper per unit

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What is the cost per ounce for the 35 ounce bottle?

• $0.25

• $0.30

• $0.20

• $0.15

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What does the example of shampoo illustrate about unit pricing?

• It's only applicable to liquid products

• It's unnecessary for regular purchases

• It can reveal which size is more economical

• It complicates shopping decisions

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What should you always do when considering bulk purchases?

• Ask a store employee

• Calculate the unit price

• Assume larger is cheaper

• Buy without checking prices

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What unit pricing was given for the toilet paper in the store?

• $5.50 per square foot

• $5.25 per square foot

• $5.02 per square foot

• $4.99 per square foot

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How can unit pricing help in shopping?

• None of the above

• Determines the quality of the product

• Only useful for food items

• Helps compare prices based on quantity

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What should you consider when you see different sizes of the same product?

• Always choose the larger size

• Calculate the price per unit

• Choose based on the packaging

• Buy the smallest for trial

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