What is unit price?

• A. The tax added to the price.
• B. The cost of a single unit of an item used to compare different package sizes.
• C. The discount you receive.
• D. The total price of all units you buy.

Answer: (B)

Unit price is the cost for one unit of the item, which helps you compare different package sizes. You find it by dividing the total price by how many units are in the package. This makes it easier to see which option gives you more value per unit, even when the package sizes differ. For example, if a 6-pack costs $3, the unit price is $3 ÷ 6 = $0.50 per bottle. If a 12-pack costs $5, the unit price is $5 ÷ 12 ≈ $0.42 per bottle, so the larger package offers more value per unit. Unit price focuses on the cost per single unit and doesn’t include tax or discounts or the total price of all units.