Better Buy Unit Price

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What is a unit price?

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The unit price is the cost per single unit of measure, allowing for easy comparison of prices between different quantities or sizes.

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. For example, if 6 apples cost $2.10, the unit price is $2.10 ÷ 6 = $0.35 per apple.

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Why is it important to compare unit prices?

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Comparing unit prices helps consumers determine which product offers the best value for money, especially when products are sold in different quantities.

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If 5 kilograms of sugar costs $12, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $12 ÷ 5 kg = $2.40 per kilogram.

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If 12 kilograms of sugar costs $30, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $30 ÷ 12 kg = $2.50 per kilogram.

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Which is the better buy: 5 kilograms for $12 or 12 kilograms for $30?

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5 kilograms for $12 is the better buy because it has a lower unit price of $2.40 per kilogram compared to $2.50 per kilogram.

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How do you determine the better deal between two products?

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Calculate the unit price for each product and compare them. The product with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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If 2 ice-creams cost $0.95, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $0.95 ÷ 2 = $0.475 per ice-cream.

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If 9 ice-creams cost $4.05, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $4.05 ÷ 9 = $0.45 per ice-cream.

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Which is the better buy: 2 ice-creams for $0.95 or 9 ice-creams for $4.05?

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9 ice-creams for $4.05 is the better buy because it has a lower unit price of $0.45 per ice-cream.