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A logistics officer is reviewing purchase orders for safety equipment. Match each bulk purchase scenario to its correct unit price.

  • $60 for 12 pairs of protective goggles$5 per item
  • $90 for 30 pairs of work gloves$3 per item
  • $48 for 8 heavy-duty flashlights$6 per item
  • $100 for 25 high-visibility vests$4 per item

Answer

The correct pairings are determined by dividing the total cost by the quantity for each scenario, yielding the unit rates of 5,5, 3, 6,and6, and 4 respectively.
Each correct match is found by identifying the unit price using the formula: Total Cost ÷ Quantity.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the unit price for the protective goggles.
60/12=60 / 12 = 5 per pair.
Unit price is total cost divided by quantity.
2
Calculate the unit price for the work gloves.
90/30=90 / 30 = 3 per pair.
Unit price is total cost divided by quantity.
3
Calculate the unit price for the heavy-duty flashlights.
48/8=48 / 8 = 6 per flashlight.
Unit price is total cost divided by quantity.
4
Calculate the unit price for the high-visibility vests.
100/25=100 / 25 = 4 per vest.
Unit price is total cost divided by quantity.

Key Concept

Calculating unit rates by dividing the total amount by the number of units.
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