Bargain Hunter Worksheet Financial Math • Series A
Smart Shopper Challenge: Bargain Hunter
Worksheet 1
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Unit Price Face-Off
Find the unit cost ($ per unit) and identify the better value.
Cereal: Brand X vs. Brand Y $/oz
Brand X: 18 oz / $4.50 $______ / oz
Brand Y: 24 oz / $5.52 $______ / oz
Better Buy: [ ] Brand X [ ] Brand Y
Orange Juice: Jug A vs. Jug B $/fl oz
Jug A: 64 fl oz / $3.84 $______ / fl oz
Jug B: 96 fl oz / $6.24 $______ / fl oz
Better Buy: [ ] Jug A [ ] Jug B
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Discount Dash: Percent Off
Multiply by the percentage rate to find savings, then subtract.
Item Original Discount Savings ($) Sale Price ($) Wireless Headphones $60.00 25% OFF $ ________________ $ ________________ Student Backpack $45.00 20% OFF $ ________________ $ ________________ Hooded Fleece Jacket $80.00 35% OFF $ ________________ $ ________________
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Coupon Clash: Flat vs. Percent
Original Item: Running Shoes = $75.00
Coupon A: $15.00 OFF (Flat Deal)
Discount: $15.00
Final: $75.00 − $15.00 = $______
Coupon B: 20% OFF (Percent Deal)
Discount: $75.00 × 0.20 = $______
Final: $75.00 − $______ = $______
Better Coupon: Coupon [ ] saves $________ more.
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The Checkout Register: Tax & Change
Compute 6% sales tax and cash change.
MARKET RECEIPT
2x Energy Bars ($3.50 ea) $ 7.00
1x Olive Oil (500 ml) $ 8.00
1x Family Chicken Pack $ 15.00
SUBTOTAL: $ 30.00
Sales Tax (6%): $ ________
TOTAL DUE: $ ________
Step 1: Calculate Sales Tax
$30.00 × 0.06 = $______
Step 2: Change from $40.00 Cash
$40.00 − Total: $ ________
Smart Shopper Rule: Always compare unit rates and check total tax before paying!
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Discount Dynamo Worksheet Financial Math • Series B
Smart Shopper Challenge: Discount Dynamo
Worksheet 2
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Unit Price Face-Off
Find the unit cost ($ per unit) and identify the better value.
Sports Drinks: 6-Pack vs. 12-Pack $/fl oz
6-Pack: 72 fl oz / $5.76 $______ / fl oz
12-Pack: 144 fl oz / $10.08 $______ / fl oz
Better Buy: [ ] 6-Pack [ ] 12-Pack
Athletic Socks: Brand A vs. Brand B $/pair
Brand A: 4 pairs / $12.00 $______ / pair
Brand B: 6 pairs / $16.50 $______ / pair
Better Buy: [ ] Brand A [ ] Brand B
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Discount Dash: Percent Off
Multiply by the percentage rate to find savings, then subtract.
Item Original Discount Savings ($) Sale Price ($) Smart Fitness Watch $120.00 30% OFF $ ________________ $ ________________ Skateboard Helmet $50.00 15% OFF $ ________________ $ ________________ Insulated Water Bottle $32.00 25% OFF $ ________________ $ ________________
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Promo Code Showdown: Flat vs. Percent
Cart Total: Sports Equipment = $90.00
Promo CODE: SAVE20 (Flat $20 Off)
Discount: $20.00
Final: $90.00 − $20.00 = $______
Promo CODE: SPORT25 (25% Off Total)
Discount: $90.00 × 0.25 = $______
Final: $90.00 − $______ = $______
Better Promo Code: Code [ ] saves $________ more.
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The Checkout Register: Tax & Change
Compute 7% sales tax and cash change.
APEX SPORTS RECEIPT
1x Official Basketball $ 24.00
2x Wristbands ($4.00 ea) $ 8.00
1x Pro Grip Tape $ 8.00
SUBTOTAL: $ 40.00
Sales Tax (7%): $ ________
TOTAL DUE: $ ________
Step 1: Calculate Sales Tax
$40.00 × 0.07 = $______
Step 2: Change from $50.00 Cash
$50.00 − Total: $ ________
Smart Shopper Rule: Calculate both flat and percent discounts before checking out!
Market Master Worksheet Financial Math • Series C
Smart Shopper Challenge: Market Master
Worksheet 3
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Unit Price Face-Off
Find the unit cost ($ per unit) and identify the better value.
Snack Packs: 15-Count vs. 24-Count $/pack
Box A: 15 packs / $6.75 $______ / pack
Box B: 24 packs / $9.60 $______ / pack
Better Buy: [ ] Box A [ ] Box B
Sparkling Water: 8-Pack vs. 12-Pack $/fl oz
8-Pack: 96 fl oz / $5.28 $______ / fl oz
12-Pack: 144 fl oz / $7.20 $______ / fl oz
Better Buy: [ ] 8-Pack [ ] 12-Pack
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Discount Dash: Percent Off
Multiply by the percentage rate to find savings, then subtract.
Item Original Discount Savings ($) Sale Price ($) Noise-Canceling Earphones $90.00 30% OFF $ ________________ $ ________________ Gaming Mousepad $25.00 20% OFF $ ________________ $ ________________ Bluetooth Speaker $70.00 40% OFF $ ________________ $ ________________
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Deal Duel: BOGO 50% vs. 25% Off
Cart: Two Video Games @ $40.00 each ($80.00 total)
Deal A: Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off (BOGO 50%)
Game 1: $40.00 • Game 2 (50%): $______
Total: $40.00 + $______ = $______
Deal B: 25% Off Entire Cart (25% Storewide)
Discount: $80.00 × 0.25 = $______
Total: $80.00 − $______ = $______
Critical Thinking: How do the final totals compare? [ ] Deal A is better [ ] Deal B is better [ ] Both equal ($______)
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The Checkout Register: Tax & Change
Compute 8% sales tax and cash change.
METRO MEGASTORE RECEIPT
1x USB-C Multi-Hub $ 22.00
2x HDMI Cables ($6.50 ea) $ 13.00
1x Screen Cleaner Spray $ 5.00
SUBTOTAL: $ 40.00
Sales Tax (8%): $ ________
TOTAL DUE: $ ________
Step 1: Calculate Sales Tax
$40.00 × 0.08 = $______
Step 2: Change from $50.00 Cash
Smart Shopper Answer Key Educator Resource Consumer Financial Literacy
Smart Shopper Challenge: Teacher Answer Key
Worksheets 1 & 2 Solutions
Series A: Bargain Hunter Solutions (Worksheet 1)
25 Points Total
1. Unit Price Face-Off
• Cereal: Brand X = $4.50 ÷ 18 = $0.25/oz | Brand Y = $5.52 ÷ 24 = $0.23/oz
→ Better Buy: Brand Y (saves $0.02/oz)
• OJ: Jug A = $3.84 ÷ 64 = $0.06/oz | Jug B = $6.24 ÷ 96 = $0.065/oz
→ Better Buy: Jug A (saves $0.005/oz)
2. Discount Dash
• Earbuds ($60 @ 25%): Savings = $15.00 | Sale = $45.00
• Backpack ($45 @ 20%): Savings = $9.00 | Sale = $36.00
• Coat ($80 @ 35%): Savings = $28.00 | Sale = $52.00
3. Coupon Clash ($75 Shoes)
• Coupon A ($15 Off): Final = $75 − $15 = $60.00
• Coupon B (20% Off): Discount = $15.00 | Final = $60.00
→ Key Insight: Both coupons are equal ($60.00 final).
4. Register & Change
• Subtotal = $7.00 + $8.00 + $15.00 = $30.00
• Sales Tax (6%): $30.00 × 0.06 = $1.80
• Total Due: $30.00 + $1.80 = $31.80
• Change ($40.00 bill): $40.00 − $31.80 = $8.20
Series B: Discount Dynamo Solutions (Worksheet 2)
25 Points Total
1. Unit Price Face-Off
• Drinks: 6-pk = $5.76 ÷ 72 = $0.08/oz | 12-pk = $10.08 ÷ 144 = $0.07/oz
→ Better Buy: 12-Pack (saves $0.01/oz)
• Socks: Brand A = $12 ÷ 4 = $3.00/pair | Brand B = $16.50 ÷ 6 = $2.75/pair
→ Better Buy: Brand B (saves $0.25/pair)
2. Discount Dash
• Watch ($120 @ 30%): Savings = $36.00 | Sale = $84.00
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