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Question 41312: Can someone help me on this problem.
(Identify the rate, base and amount on this proble. do not solve it.)
In a shipment of 750 parts, 75 were found to be defective. What percent of the parts wer faulty?
Thanks,
Sher
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
75/750 = x
I'll let you determine rate, base, and amount
10% or 0.10