The part (a) of this question was not well handled by most candidates as they could not state the advantages of supermarket to the working home maker. They did not comprehend the question so gave it wrong approach.

                       (a)i. ADVANTAGES OF A SUPERMARKET TO THE WORKING HOMEMAKER
                           - One can make all purchases under one/the same roof.
                           - It is time and energy saving to patronize the supermarket.
                           - One is always likely to get fresh items to buy due to the high turnover.
                           - The individual is exposed to new items
                           - People are always on hand to answer the individual's question and clarify issues.
                           - There are always people to help the home maker pick and pack.
                           - The cleanliness and ventilation of the supermarkets prevents contamination of the fresh food                                items.
                           - Prevents the stress for the homemaker.

                       (ii) POINTS TO CONSIDER IN THE SELECTION OF CANNED FOOD ITEMS
                         - Choose canned items that are not bloated
                         - Check the seams of can for any leakage/swelling
                         - The can should not be rusted
                         - The label should have their original colour
                         - Check the expiring date and also make sure that it has not been cleaned off and rewritten.
                         - Make sure instructions for preparation, place of origin and other vital information are on the                             label.
                         - Whenever possible, buy family size items for the family/home since these are cheaper.
                         - Choose canned items that are not dented.

                    (b)      POINTS TO BEAR IN MIND WHEN PURCHASING IN BULK
                         - Make sure there are storage facilities for items to be purchase
                       - Check to find out which food items is in short supply in the home.
                       - Check to find out where to get items to buy.
                       - Check and compare prices of items before purchases are made.
                       - Make a list of all items to be bought to avoid impulse buying.
                       - The nature of foodstuff - perishable or non-perishable.
                       - Rate of consumption of the food item
                       - The amount of money available
                       - Consider the foods in season
                       - Buy from wholesalers
                       - Consider availability and cost of transport.
                       - The size of the family.