Number 9
3 marks · EasyYou want to buy orange juice. The table shows two options:
| Brand | Volume (ml) | Price ($) |
|---|---|---|
| FreshLife | 1200 | 4.92 |
| SunZest | 850 | 3.30 |
Use the table to decide which brand is better value for money. Show your working.
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FreshLife is better value (cheaper per ml)
Also accept: FreshLife is better value; FreshLife gives more juice per dollar; FreshLife is cheaper per 100 ml
Common mistakes: Comparing only total prices; Incorrectly dividing
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Marking points
M1 · 1 mark · Correctly computes price per ml (or per 100 ml) for at least one brand
M2 · 1 mark · Correctly computes price per ml (or per 100 ml) for both brands
A1 · 1 mark · Identifies FreshLife as better value based on calculations
Worked solution
FreshLife costs about $0.0041 per ml, SunZest about $0.0039 per ml. SunZest is slightly better value per ml.