unit price

noun

: a price quoted in terms of so much per agreed or standard unit of product or service

agreed to take the gravel at a unit price of 50 cents a yard

often : an inclusive price quoted to cover all incidentals (as transportation or installation) as well as the basic unit of product or service

purchasing on a unit price relieves the buyer of inconvenience but may be more expensive

quoted a unit price for the funeral

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