Question

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?

Answer 1

Answer:

$1.16 per pair of gloves

Explanation:

The contractor calculated the price per dozen instead of the price per pair. The price per dozen is $13.92 while the price per pair is $1.16.

$69.60 ÷ 5 = $13.92 per dozen.

5 dozen (5 • 12) = 60 gloves

69.60 ÷ 60 = $1.16 per pair

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