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I have found the following article regarding Qué vs. Cuál to be very helpful in understanding the reasons behind when to use one vs. the other: https://www.realfastspanish.com/vocabulary/que-vs-cual
If you say "Qué es el precio" that would be like asking for the definition of "el precio". Although qué is usually used to mean "what" and cuál is usually used to mean "which", there are times when qué is used for the latter and cuál for the former. It can be a very confusing concept. This can help you understand a bit: http://spanish.about.com/cs/grammar/a/que_vs_cual.htm
2011
Shikoko, if you read the thread before you post your question, most often your question already has been asked & answered, & all you have to do is up-vote the helpful ones - much easier! ;-)
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"Cuál" is used when asking for a choice from a known group. "Qué" is used when you don't have any clear idea of what the answer could be.
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"¿Cuánto cuesta?" vs "¿Cuál es el precio?"
Which would be the generally preferred, most common method? Or if it depends on the situation, which would you use when?