Price lists
Key Notes :
🧾 What is a Price List?
A price list is a table or list that shows the names of items and their prices.
👉 It helps us know how much money we need to buy something. 🪙💵
🛍️ Why Do We Use Price Lists?
- To compare prices of different items 🤔💰
- To make smart choices while shopping ✔️
- To check total cost before buying 🧮
🧸 Common Places We See Price Lists
- Supermarkets 🥦🛒
- Restaurants 🍔🍟
- Stationery shops ✏️📒
- Online shopping apps 📱🛍️
📊 Parts of a Price List
A good price list includes:
- Item Name 📝
- Price 💸
- Quantity / Weight (optional) ⚖️
🧮 How to Use a Price List
- Add the prices to find the total cost ➕
- Subtract to find change to be returned ➖💵
- Compare prices to decide which item is cheaper or costlier 📉📈
🏷️ Example of a Price List
| 🛍️ Item | 💵 Price |
|---|---|
| Pencil ✏️ | ₹5 |
| Eraser 🧽 | ₹3 |
| Notebook 📔 | ₹25 |
| Water Bottle 🧴 | ₹50 |
💡 Tips for Reading Price Lists
- Always check the currency symbol (₹/$) 💲
- Look carefully at quantity (per kg, per item) 📏
- Use mental math to quickly estimate cost 🧠✨
🎯 Why It’s Important
Price lists help students learn money management, addition, subtraction, and decision-making skills! 💪🧮
Learn with an example
▶️ Miranda has ₹16.00. How much money will Miranda have left if she buys a peppermint candy and a chocolate-covered cherry?
₹___
Find the total cost of a peppermint candy and a chocolate-covered cherry.
₹4.50 + ₹9.50 = ₹14.50
Now subtract the total cost from the starting amount.
₹16.00 – ₹14.00 = ₹2.00
Miranda will have ₹2.00 left.
2) Layla has ₹1,317. How much money will Layla have left if she buys a blueberry cheesecake and an apple tart?
₹_____
Find the total cost of a blueberry cheesecake and an apple tart.
₹650 + ₹664 = ₹1,314
Now subtract the total cost from the starting amount.
₹1,317 – ₹1,314 = ₹3
Layla will have ₹3 left.
3) How much more does a stuffed animal cost than a board game?
₹______
Subtract the price of a board game from the price of a stuffed animal.
A stuffed animal costs ₹328 more than a board game.
Let’s practice!🖊️
