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A contractor purchases 5 dozen pairs of padded work gloves for ​$74.40. He incorrectly calculates the unit price as ​$14.88 per pair for the expense report. What is the correct unit​ price? What is the​ error?

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Answer:

$1.24 per pair

Explanation:

1) $74.40 ÷ 60 = $1.24