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What Is a Best Buy?
What Is a Best Buy?
You're in the supermarket with £10. Two bottles of cola: 500ml for £1.50 or 750ml for £2.00. Which is better value? Best buy questions help you make smart shopping decisions by comparing the cost per unit - the price for each millilitre, gram, or item.
What does BOGOF mean?: Buy One Get One Free. You pay for 1 item but get 2 items. Price per item = Normal price ÷ 2.
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- What does BOGOF mean?
- Buy One Get One Free. You pay for 1 item but get 2 items. Price per item = Normal price ÷ 2.
- What does 'best buy' mean?
- The option that gives the lowest cost per unit (per gram, per litre, per item). Calculate by dividing total price by quantity.
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Which method correctly compares the value of two products?
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