document.write( "Question 252320: A light bulb manufacturer randomly checks light bulbs. Of 1,000 light bulbs, 30 light bulbs are defective. How many light bulbs will most likely be defective in a batch of 3,500? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #184159 by drk(1908)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! This is a proportion problem.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "1000 / 30 = 3500 / X. Cross multiply to get 1000x = 105000. Divide to get X = 105. \n" ); document.write( " |