GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Number: Comparison - Money problem - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to determine which milk bottle offers better value for money by calculating the cost per pint for two different bottle sizes: a 4-pint bottle costing £1.18 and a 6-pint bottle costing £1.74. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to performing the division calculations necessary to find the cost per pint for each bottle. It concludes that the 6-pint bottle offers better value, costing 29 pence per pint compared to 29.5 pence for the 4-pint bottle. The video also discusses the allocation of marks for the question and emphasizes the importance of concluding with a clear statement.

What is the main objective of the problem discussed in the video?

• To compare the taste of milk from different bottles.

• To determine which milk bottle size offers the best value for money.

• To calculate the total number of milk bottles sold.

• To find the total cost of all milk bottles.

How is the cost per pint calculated for the four-pint bottle?

• By multiplying the total cost by four.

• By subtracting the cost of one pint from the total.

• By adding the cost of each pint.

• By dividing the total cost by four.

What is the cost per pint for the six-pint bottle?

• 0.28 pounds

• 0.29 pounds

• 0.30 pounds

• 0.295 pounds

Which bottle is determined to be the better value for money?

• The four-pint bottle

• The six-pint bottle

• Both bottles offer the same value

• Neither bottle offers good value

How many marks can be earned for correctly solving this question?

• 3 marks

• 4 marks

• 2 marks

• 1 mark