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

  1. Find total price of the item 🧾
  2. Find number of units (kg, liter, or pieces) 🏷️
  3. Divide total price by units
  4. 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

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