Which metric would you use to evaluate the cost efficiency of a clothing item?

• A. Credit score
• B. Emergency preparedness
• C. Cost per wear
• D. Budget surplus

Answer: (C)

Cost per wear is the best way to judge how cost-efficient a clothing item is. It tells you how much value you’re getting for each time you actually wear it. You calculate it by dividing the item's purchase price by the number of times you wear it. For example, a jacket bought for $60 that you wear 60 times gives you $1 per wear, which is very cost-effective; the same jacket worn only a handful of times would have a much higher cost per wear and be less efficient.

Other metrics don’t address this idea. A credit score measures borrowing behavior, not how much value a clothing item provides. Emergency preparedness relates to readiness for potential crises, not purchase value. Budget surplus is about overall income minus expenses and doesn’t evaluate the cost efficiency of a specific item.