Item 1 has a price of 7.92 for a quantity of 8 and Item 2 has a price of 13.72 for a quantity of 14. Which is the better buy?

Item 1 has a price of 7.92
for a quantity of 8
and Item 2 has a price of 13.72
for a quantity of 14.
Which is the better buy?

Calculate Unit Price

Unit Price =	Price
	Quantity

Calculate Unit Price 1:

Unit Price 1 =	P₁
	Q₁

Unit Price 1 =	7.92
	8

Unit Price 1 = 0.99

Calculate Unit Price 2:

Unit Price 2 =	P₂
	Q₂

Unit Price 2 =	13.72
	14

Unit Price 2 = 0.98

Since Item 2 has a lower unit price than Item 1,
Item 2 is the Better Buy.

What is the Answer?

Since Item 2 has a lower unit price than Item 1,
Item 2 is the Better Buy.

How does the Better Buy Comparison Calculator work?

Given two items with a price and quantity, this determines which is the better buy by comparing unit prices. Finds the better deal.
This calculator has 4 inputs.

What 3 formulas are used for the Better Buy Comparison Calculator?

Unit Price 1 = Price 1/Quantity 1
Unit Price 2 = Price 2/Quantity 2
Better Buy = Minimum(Unit Price 1, Unit Price 2)

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What 3 concepts are covered in the Better Buy Comparison Calculator?

better buy: Comparing two price and quantity measurements to see which offer is better
compare: estimate, measure, or note the similarity or difference between
price: the amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something

Example calculations for the Better Buy Comparison Calculator

$7.92 for 8lbs. or $13.72 for 14lbs.

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