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A contractor purchases 6 dozen pairs of padded work gloves for ​$87.84. incorrectly calculates the unit price as ​$14.64 per pair for the expense report. What is the correct unit​ price? What is the​ error?
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A contractor purchases 6 dozen pairs of padded work gloves for ​$87.84. incorrectly calculates the unit price as ​$14.64 per pair for the expense report. What is the correct unit​ price? What is the​ error?

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Answer:

The correct unit price is $1.22 per pair.

Explanation:

The contractor accidentally labeled each dozen as a pair rather than each individual pair.

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