1. Price Comparison
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2. Unit pricing
Def. The standard unit of measurement to compare the prices of packages that are different sizes
How do retailers try to ‘confuse’ consumers with unit price information?
Unit Price = Total Price/Unit of Measurement

3. Sample 1
The brand of peppermint mouthwash that Claudia likes is offered in two sizes, 12 ounces for $2.89 and 16 ounces for $ Which is the better buy?
Total Price = Unit Price
Unit of Measurement
$2.89 = $0.24/oz
12 oz
$3.39 = $0.21/oz
16 oz
BETTER BUY – 16 ounces

4. Sample 2
You are in the market to buy soft drinks. Jewel is offering a six-pack of 12-ounces for $2.99 and a liter bottle for $1.29. Which is the better buy? *Hint: 1liter = 33.8 ounces
Total Price = Unit Price
Unit of Measurement
$2.99 = $0.041/oz
72 oz
$1.29 = $0.038/oz
33.8 oz
BETTER BUY – 1 liter