PRICE COMPARISON OF GOODS/SERVICES

Band 7 Answer:

The table compares the prices of five goods and services in three cities: City A, City B, and City C. Overall, City B shows the highest prices for most items, while City A generally has the lowest prices.

For bread, City B charges $3.0, which is higher than $2.5 in City A and $2.8 in City C. Milk costs $1.5 in City A, $1.8 in City B, and $1.6 in City C. Bus tickets are cheapest in City A at $2.0, compared to $2.5 in City B and $2.2 in City C. Cinema tickets are priced at $10 in City A, $12 in City B, and $11 in City C. Electricity bills are lowest in City A at $50, while City B has the highest at $55, and City C falls in between at $52.

The data indicates that City B is generally the most expensive, whereas City A offers more affordable options. Overall, prices in City C are moderate, neither the cheapest nor the most expensive.

Band 8 Answer:

The table provides a comparison of the prices of five goods and services across three cities: City A, City B, and City C. Overall, City B is consistently the most expensive for almost all items, while City A has the lowest prices in most cases, and City C occupies a middle position.

Bread costs $2.5 in City A, $3.0 in City B, and $2.8 in City C, showing that City B is the most expensive. Milk is priced at $1.5 in City A, $1.8 in City B, and $1.6 in City C, following a similar trend. Bus tickets cost $2.0, $2.5, and $2.2 respectively, indicating that transportation is also more costly in City B. Cinema tickets are priced at $10 in City A, $12 in City B, and $11 in City C, while electricity bills are $50, $55, and $52 respectively, again showing the highest charges in City B.

The data suggests that living costs vary among the three cities, with City B being the most expensive overall and City A offering the most affordable options for residents. City C’s prices generally fall between the other two cities, making it moderately priced. Overall, the table highlights the differences in daily expenses, indicating that residents of City B may face higher costs for basic goods and services, whereas City A provides a more economical environment, and City C offers a balance between affordability and cost.