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In Manchester rice costs £1.20 per kg. In Paris rice costs €0.55 per lb.

\begin{aligned} 1 \text{ kg} &= 2.2 \text{ lbs} \\ £1 &= €1.15 \end{aligned}

In which city is rice better value for money, Manchester or Paris? You must show your working.

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In Manchester rice costs £1.20 per kg. In Paris rice costs €0.55 per lb.

\begin{aligned} 1 \text{ kg} &= 2.2 \text{ lbs} \\ £1 &= €1.15 \end{aligned}

In which city is rice better value for money, Manchester or Paris? You must show your working.

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