SOLUTION: A contractor purchases 6 dozen pairs of padded work gloves for $89.28. incorrectly calculates the unit price as $14.88 per pair for the expense report. What is the correc
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Question 1163593: A contractor purchases 6 dozen pairs of padded work gloves for $89.28. incorrectly calculates the unit price as $14.88 per pair for the expense report. What is the correct unit price? What is the error?
Answer by ikleyn(52905) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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To get the correct price per pair, divide the total $89.28 by 6*12 = 72 pairs.
I sincerely hope that you are able to make this routine calculation on your own (i.e. without my help).
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