What is the correct unit price of the padded work gloves?

Ali's Purchase of Padded Work Gloves

Ali purchased 3 dozen pairs of padded work gloves for $90.72. However, he incorrectly calculated the unit price as $30.24 per pair for the expense report.

Final answer:

The correct unit price of padded work gloves, when 3 dozen pairs were purchased for $90.72, is $2.52 per pair.

Explanation:

The student is asking for the correct unit price of padded work gloves if 3 dozen pairs were purchased for $90.72, but an incorrect unit price calculation has been made previously.

First, let's clarify that 1 dozen equals 12 items. Therefore, 3 dozen pairs of gloves would be 3 × 12, which equals 36 pairs. To find the unit price, we need to divide the total amount spent by the total quantity of pairs:

Total Amount Spent: $90.72
Total Quantity of Pairs: 36 pairs
Unit Price: Total Amount Spent ÷ Total Quantity of Pairs
Unit Price: $90.72 ÷ 36 pairs
Unit Price: $2.52 per pair

The correct unit price is $2.52 per pair of padded work gloves.