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The unit price helps you to compare the true cost of an item. Let's say an item is priced $4.00 for a 32oz package, and $2.40 for a 20oz package, it is not readily clear which is a bargain. However the unit price of the 32oz package is 4/32 = 12.5 cents per ounce and the unit price of the 20oz package is 12.0 cents per ounce. If you have a large family and want to buy 160oz of the product, you can buy 160/32 = 5 packages of 32oz which will cost you 160x12.5 = $20 or you can buy 160/20 = 8 packages of 20oz which will cost you 160x12 = $19.20
Thus the unit price will help you determine quickly which package is a better buy.
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Why do you divide to find out unit price?
Take the total price and divide it by the number of units, to find out unit price.
What is unit selling price?
In my openion , Unit Selling price is the price per unit or item offered by a Seller to purchaser. IT might be without discount or with discount.
Who invented unit price?
bob
What is the unit rate of 8 matchbox cars for 15.92?
If you divide the price by the number of units purchased, you'll get the price per unit.
What is a linear equation or slope used everyday and in business?
A linear equation may be used to convert a unit price to a price for the quantity that you want. For example, if one bottle of drink costs C units then (at that same price) 5 bottles will cost 5*C units. It is used in the same way by businesses.
