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Biscuits can be bought in packets of 12 or packets of 18.

All biscuits are identical in size and quality.
Packet of 12 biscuits
for £0.78
Packet of 18 biscuits
for £1.25
Which has better value?

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Explanation:

Biscuits can be bought in packets of 12 or packets of 18. All biscuits are identical in size and quality. Packet of 12 biscuits for £0.78 Packet of 18 biscuits for £1.25 Which has better value?

pack of 12: £0.78 /12 = £0.065 each

pack of 18: £1.25 / 18 = £0.0694 each

The pack of 12 at £0.065 each is the better value.

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