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3.1.PS-14

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Error Analysis A contractor purchases 5 dozen pairs of padded work gloves for $69.60. He
incorrectly calculates the unit price as $13.92 per pair for the expense report What is the correct unit
price? What is the error?
The correct unit price is $ per pair

Answer 1

The correct unit price is $1.16 per pair.

The contractor calculated the unit price in terms of per dozen.

Explanation:

Given that:

Cost of 5 dozen pairs = $69.60

Unit price per dozen =
`(69.60)/(5) =\$13.92`

Unit price means the price of one pair of padded work gloves, so we will convert dozens into unit.

1 dozen = 12 pairs

5 dozen = 60 pairs

Unit price =
`(69.60)/(60)`

Unit price = $1.16 per pair

Hence,

The correct unit price is $1.16 per pair.

The contractor calculated the unit price in terms of per dozen.