6th Grade · Ratios & Proportional Relationships
Unit Price
6.RP.A.2
Definition
The cost of one unit of an item, found by dividing the total price by the quantity.
Examples
- $6 for 3 lbs = $2 per pound (the unit price).
- Divide total cost by the number of units to compare deals.
Key rule
Divide total cost by quantity to find the unit price.
Memory hook
Cost for just one — use it to compare deals.