Decimals
Starter Activity: Find the best price!!
Comparing the cost of goods You have moved into a new flat and need to buy some items for your home. Look at the items listed below. Which is the cheapest? Select A or B for each pair of items.
A
B
Kitchen
£14.99
£14.09
£49.99
£59.99
£14.00
£13.99
£24.90
£20.49
£6.09
£6.91
£19.79
£19.97
Bedroom
Bathroom
Bedroom
Comparing the cost of goods £14.00
£13.99
£24.90
£20.49
You have moved into a new flat and need to buy some items for your home. Look at the items listed below. Which is the cheapest? Select A or B for each pair of items. Bathroom
£6.09
£6.91
£19.79
£19.97
£40.08
£40.80
£183.50
£183.55
£120.49
£124.90
£30.35
£33.50
Lounge
Garden
Answers Room
Cheapest item
Kitchen
KettleB £14.09
Microwave – A £49.99
Bedroom
Alarm ClockB - £13.99 Towels A-£6.09 Table A-£40.08
Lamp B-£20.49 Scales A-£19.79 TV A-£183.50
Mower A-£120.49
Chair A-£30.35
Bathroom Lounge
Garden
How did you do? • Easy? – This is because we are used to comparing prices in everyday life. • This skills is useful when comparing decimal numbers. • Continue on to the next task. • If you found this difficult contact your tutor