Unit price at the grocery store flashcards

What is unit price?

The cost per single unit of measure, typically in dollars per pound or ounce.

True or false: More expensive items always have a higher unit price.

False, because unit price depends on size, not just total cost.

Compare the unit prices of 2 items.

- Item A: $4.00 for 2 lbs - Item B: $3.50 for 1.5 lbs - Calculate: Item A = $\displaystyle 2.00/lb, Item B =$2.33/lb

Fill in the blank: If a 16 oz jar costs $8, the unit price is ____.

$\displaystyle 8.00/16 oz =$0.50/oz

How to find unit price?

Divide total price by number of units: $\displaystyle price/unit =$total / $quantity.

Which is NOT a unit price?

- $4.00 for 4 items - $3.00 for 36 oz - $5.00 for 1 lb - $2.00 for 3 items

Calculate unit price: $12 for 8 oz.

$\displaystyle 12.00/8 oz =$1.50/oz

True or false: Sale prices always have lower unit prices.

False, because some sales can still result in higher unit prices.

What is the unit price of a 24 pack for $12?

$\displaystyle 12/24 =$0.50 each.

Identify the better deal: $\displaystyle 5 for 1 lb vs$3 for 0.5 lb.

$\displaystyle 5/lb vs$6/lb (0.5 lb), so $5 for 1 lb is better.

Calculate: 3 lbs of apples for $6.

$\displaystyle 6.00/3 lbs =$2.00/lb.

What can affect unit price?

Brand, packaging size, store location, and sales or discounts.

Fill in the blank: If 1 kg of rice costs $2.50, the unit price is ____.

$2.50/kg.

Question: What is a common unit price measure?

Common measures are per pound, ounce, liter, or item.