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A contractor purchases 3 dozen pairs of padded work gloves for ​$42.48. He incorrectly calculates the unit price as ​$14.16 per pair for the expense report. What is the correct unit​ price? What is the​
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A contractor purchases 3 dozen pairs of padded work gloves for ​$42.48. He incorrectly calculates the unit price as ​$14.16 per pair for the expense report. What is the correct unit​ price? What is the​ error?

User Parvez Rahaman
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$1.17

Step-by-step explanation:

He divided the total cost by 3 not 3 dozen (36).

User Arnabjyoti Kalita
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Answer:

1.18

Explanation:

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