Let’s practice comparing foods to get the best value. Here are some examples of similar foods at different prices.

STORE BRAND

NAME BRAND

CALCULATE:

Which would you choose? 

To get the unit price, use a calculator or a smartphone. This calculation will tell you which food item is a better deal. Here’s how!

Total price of food ➗  # of units = Price per unit  

ANSWER:

Store Brand Frozen Green Beans 

2.99 ➗ 16 ounces  = 19 cents per ounce/unit

Name Brand Frozen Green Beans

4.99 ➗ 24 ounces  = 21 cents per ounce/unit

Option A costs 19 cents an ounce. That is 2 cents per ounce less than option B. Even though the bag is smaller, option A is a better buy. Bigger is not always the better buy.