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Budget Battle: Supermarket Sweep
Compare Prices. Calculate Value. Save Money.
The Battle for Bargains is on! Supermarkets use tricks to confuse shoppers. In Budget Battle, you need sharp mental maths to spot the best deal.
Is it cheaper to buy 5 apples for £2.00 or 3 apples for £1.00? This Year 6 Financial Maths game trains you to calculate the Unit Price instantly.
🛒 How to Win the Budget
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Find the Unit Cost: Divide the Price by the Quantity.
£2.00 ÷ 5 = 40p per apple. -
Compare: Check the other deal.
£1.00 ÷ 3 = 33p per apple. - Select the Winner: 33p is less than 40p. Deal B is the winner!
Year 6 Curriculum Links
Ratio & Proportion
Solve problems involving unequal sharing and grouping using knowledge of fractions and
multiples.
Comparing 'best buy' prices.
Financial Literacy
Solve problems involving the calculation of percentages and the use of percentages for
comparison.
🏠 Real World Maths
Try this on your next shopping trip:
- "Look at the price label on the shelf. Can you find the price per 100g?"
- "The big pack looks cheaper, but is it really? Let's check the unit price."
- "If I buy two of the small ones, is it less than one big one?"
