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Using Unit price comparison
Compare two package prices after dividing each by its quantity.
Both quantities must use the same unit and both prices the same currency. The result compares price only, not quality, waste, discounts, or suitability.
A worked example
With first package price = 6, second package price = 8, first package quantity = 3, second package quantity = 5, the lower unit price is 1.6.
Before you use the result
Both quantities must use the same unit and both prices the same currency. The result compares price only, not quality, waste, discounts, or suitability.
Example results for first package price
These examples use Second package price: 8; First package quantity: 3; Second package quantity: 5. They are reference calculations, not recommended settings.
| First package price | Lower unit price |
|---|---|
| 3 | 1 |
| 6 | 1.6 |
| 12 | 1.6 |
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