GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Best Buys Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Best Buys, with full model answers. Covers comparing value for money.
Best Buys exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths Best Buys
Best Buys is a Grade 3+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation tier papers. These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Unit price Price per gram or per item.
- Amount per pound Quantity divided by price.
- Offers Compare multi-buy deals.
Common mistakes in Best Buys
- Comparing different units.
- Not stating which is better value.
Try two Best Buys exam-style questions
1. 200 g costs £1.40 and 350 g costs £2.38. Which is better value? (2 marks)
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350 g (0.68p vs 0.7p per g)
2. Why compare per unit? (1 mark)
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Best Buys FAQs
Which exam boards include Best Buys?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Best Buys in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 3+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Best Buys questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
