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What is a unit price?

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A unit price is the cost per single unit of measure, allowing consumers to compare prices of different sizes or quantities of products.

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How do you calculate the unit price of a product?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price of the product by the total number of units (e.g., ounces, pieces) it contains.

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If Doritos cost $3.45 for 11.5 oz, what is the unit price?

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The unit price of Doritos is $0.30 per ounce.

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If Cheetos cost $2.43 for 9 oz, what is the unit price?

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The unit price of Cheetos is $0.27 per ounce.

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Which is the better deal: Doritos or Cheetos?

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Cheetos is the better deal because it has a lower unit price.

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How do you find the cost of one item when buying in bulk?

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To find the cost of one item, divide the total cost by the number of items purchased.

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If 6 candy bars cost $8.22, what is the cost of one candy bar?

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The cost of one candy bar is $1.37.

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What does it mean if two products have the same unit price?

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If two products have the same unit price, it means they cost the same per unit, making them equal in value.

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If Oreos cost $3.00 for 15 oz and Chips Ahoy cost $2.50 for 12.5 oz, what are their unit prices?

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Oreos: $0.20 per ounce; Chips Ahoy: $0.20 per ounce. They are equal.

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How do you compare the unit prices of two different products?

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To compare unit prices, calculate the unit price for each product and then compare the values; the lower unit price indicates the better deal.

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