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The problem in the image asks for error analysis regarding the purchase of 6 dozen pairs of padded work gloves for $89.28. The contractor incorrectly calculated the unit price as $14.88 per pair, but the correct unit price is provided as $1.22 per pair.

### Steps to find the correct unit price:
1. **Determine the total number of pairs:**
   Since the contractor bought 6 dozen pairs, we calculate:
   \[
   6 \text{ dozen pairs} = 6 \times 12 = 72 \text{ pairs}.
   \]
   
2. **Find the correct unit price:**
   The total cost of the 72 pairs of gloves is $89.28, so the correct unit price (price per pair) is:
   \[
   \frac{89.28}{72} = 1.24 \text{ dollars per pair}.
   \]

Thus, the unit price of $1.22 mentioned in the image appears slightly off from the correct value of $1.24. This small error may be a rounding issue in the problem statement.

The original mistake the contractor made was calculating $14.88 per pair, which is much too high. This error likely came from a mistake in dividing or interpreting the dozen amount.

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A contractor purchases 6 dozen pairs of padded work gloves for $89.28. She incorrectly calculates the unit price as $14.88 per pair for the expense report. What is the correct unit price? What is the error?

Analyze an error in calculating the unit price of 6 dozen pairs of padded gloves bought for $89.28. The contractor's incorrect unit price was $14.88 per pair, while the correct calculation shows it should be $1.22 per pair. Learn how to avoid such errors in unit price calculation.

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