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A contractor purchases 3 dozen pairs of padded work gloves for ​$42.12. He incorrectly calculates the unit price as ​$14.04 per pair for the expense report. What is the correct unit​ price? What is the​ error?

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Answer:

$1.17

Explanation:

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

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