Unit price is the cost of one unit of something, found by dividing the total price by the number of units. It is the only fair way to compare products sold in different package sizes, which is what makes it the most useful arithmetic in a grocery aisle.
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Unit Price
A unit price is the cost for one item or one unit.
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What it means
It helps compare deals with different quantities.
Also called: price per one
Examples
| $12 for 4 notebooks is $3 per notebook |
| $6 for 2 pounds is $3 per pound |
| Lower unit price can mean a better deal |
Common mistake
Divide by the number of units to find the price for one unit.
Try one
Question: What is the unit price for 5 pens costing $10?
Show answer
$2 per pen.