Module 6 · Ratios, rates and units · Lesson 26 of 39

Unit price

Find the better deal by comparing the price of one unit.

In this lesson · about 8 minutes

  • Find a unit price
  • Compare prices for different sizes

A unit price is the price of one unit: one ounce, one pound, one item. Divide the price by the number of units. Comparing unit prices tells you which size is the better value.

Worked example

Which peanut butter is a better value?

Jar A costs $2.00 for 1 pound. Jar B costs $1.80 for 12 ounces. (1 pound = 16 ounces.)

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