It's easy to find the unit prices of some items. It may be marked on a sign near the item. Unit pricing is most helpful when the price per unit isn't so clear. Let's look at an example. Your favorite brand of corn flakes is sold in three different sizes.
Unit pricing helps.
Compare the unit price of each package. In this example, the 20-ounce package is the best buy because it cost less per ounce. Remember, the larger the package is not always the best buy. It pays to know the unit price. In this example, the unit price shows that corn flakes from the bulk food section are the better buy.