Understanding The Maths Of Shopping
To those of us brought up learning multiplication tables and mental arithmetic working out the cost of items we buy is doable though it does get harder with age 
) For those people brought up relying on a calculator to do any arithmetic or those who never quite grasped the basics of maths it must be much harder.
I am frequently suprised to discover that buying the special offer may not be the best value for money. For example. One item is on special offer at a reduced price or it is on a ‘buy two get one half price’ yet, if you work out the prices it may be cheaper to buy a larger size which is the same size but cheaper than the two specials.
It does take a little mental arithmetic and I do find if I am in a hurry it does add to the challenge but if maths and mental arithmetic don’t come easily to you it could be too hard to even attempt to work it out.
There is a government run website that is providing advice on free maths courses and even a free DVD to offer help and instruction to improve maths skills for anyone who feels they could benefit.
If you, or anyone you know, struggles with basic maths I suggest you direct them to visit http://geton.direct.gov.uk/get-ahead.html and check out what is on offer.
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I agree – in the UK my tip would be to check the price ticket ont he shelf – most supermarkets these days mark these with the cost per kg or cost per litre – making it simple to compare different sizes and different brands.
I noticed recently when I bought a can of a well-known energy drink that the smaller can was actually better value than the larger can – which I find surprising as I would normally expect a discount for buying in bulk.
It therefore pays to check before buying.