Which of the following best describes the unit price of an 8-ounce bag of walnuts?

• A. The maximum amount a consumer is willing to pay for the bag
• B. The total price paid for all bags purchased
• C. The difference between the market price and the consumer's willingness to pay
• D. The price per ounce, calculated by dividing the total price of the bag by 8

Answer: (D)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that the unit price refers to the cost per single unit of measurement, which in this case is per ounce of walnuts.
2. Identify the total price of the 8-ounce bag of walnuts, which is the amount paid for the entire bag.
3. Recognize that to find the unit price, you need to divide the total price by the number of units (ounces) in the bag.
4. Write the formula for unit price as: \(\text{Unit Price} = \frac{\text{Total Price}}{8}\), where 8 is the number of ounces in the bag.
5. Interpret the unit price as the price per ounce, which helps compare prices across different package sizes.