KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - Money - Problem: - Explained

The video tutorial compares the cost of buying pens from a supermarket and a corner shop. It explains how to calculate the number of packs needed to buy 30 pens from each shop and determines the total cost for each option. The tutorial concludes by assessing which shop offers better value for money, emphasizing the importance of reasoning in decision-making.

How many packs of pens are needed from the supermarket to buy 30 pens?

• 4 packs

• 7 packs

• 5 packs

• 6 packs

How many packs of pens are needed from the corner shop to buy 30 pens?

• 6 packs

• 5 packs

• 4 packs

• 3 packs

What is the total cost of buying 6 packs of pens from the supermarket?

• £36.50

• £35.00

• £38.00

• £37.50

What is the total cost of buying 5 packs of pens from the corner shop?

• £34.00

• £35.50

• £36.00

• £37.00

Which shop offers better value for money when buying 30 pens?

• Supermarket

• Neither offers good value

• Corner shop

• Both offer the same value