GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Number: Cost Comparison - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to compare the cost of buying 25 plants from two different suppliers: Kirstie's Plants and Hedge World. It provides a step-by-step calculation of the total cost for each supplier, including the multiplication of unit prices and the addition of VAT for Hedge World. The tutorial concludes that Kirstie's Plants is the cheaper option and outlines the marks awarded for each step of the calculation process.

What is the main objective of Tom's task in the video?

• To buy plants from both suppliers

• To purchase 25 plants at the lowest cost

• To find the most expensive plants

• To calculate the VAT for each supplier

How much does one plant cost at Kirstie's Plants?

• £52.50

• £2.50

• £5.25

• £2.39

What is the total cost of buying 25 plants from Kirstie's Plants?

• £63.00

• £10.50

• £59.75

• £52.50

What percentage of VAT is added to the cost at Hedge World?

• 15%

• 25%

• 10%

• 20%

Which supplier offers the cheaper option for buying 25 plants?

• Kirstie's Plants

• Hedge World

• Both are the same

• Neither, another supplier is cheaper