Unit prices
key notes :
1️⃣ What is a Unit Price?
- Definition: The cost of 1 unit of an item.
- Helps compare prices easily, even if items have different quantities or sizes.
- Formula:
Unit Price = Total Price/Number of Units
Example:
If 5 apples cost ₹50 → Unit price = 50 ÷ 5 = ₹10 per apple 🍎
2️⃣ Why Use Unit Prices?
- To compare deals and find the cheapest option.
- Makes shopping fair and smart 🛒✨
3️⃣ Units Can Vary
- Weight: per kg, g, lb ⚖️
- Volume: per liter, ml 🥤
- Quantity: per item, per pack 📦
4️⃣ Steps to Find Unit Price
- Find total price of the item 🧾
- Find number of units (kg, liter, or pieces) 🏷️
- Divide total price by units ➗
- Compare with other options to choose the best deal ✅
5️⃣ Example – Comparing Prices
- Option A: 2 kg rice = ₹150 → Unit price = 150 ÷ 2 = ₹75/kg
- Option B: 3 kg rice = ₹210 → Unit price = 210 ÷ 3 = ₹70/kg
Cheaper: Option B 💸
6️⃣ Tips & Tricks 🌟
- Always check units before comparing
- Convert units if needed (e.g., g → kg, ml → L) 🔄
- Unit prices save money and time ⏰💰
7️⃣ Emoji Summary
- 🍎 Items
- ⚖️ Weight
- 🥤 Volume
- 📦 Quantity
- 💸 Money saved
- ✅ Best choice
Learn with an example
🔔 A 3-pack of toy cars costs ₹21.00. What is the unit price?
Find the unit price. Divide the total cost by the number of cars.
₹21.00 ÷ 3 = ₹7.00
The unit price is ₹7.00 per car.
🔔 A 9-kilogram bag of green peppers costs ₹715.50. What is the unit price?
Find the unit price. Divide the total cost by the number of kilograms.
₹715.50 ÷ 9 = ₹79.50
The unit price is ₹79.50 per kilogram.
🔔 A 2-metre roll of white paper costs ₹42.50. What is the unit price?
Find the unit price. Divide the total cost by the number of metres.
₹42.50 ÷ 2 = ₹21.25
The unit price is ₹21.25 per metre.
Let’s Practice!

