SOLUTION: Jenny examined the 14 machine parts made in an hour at a factory. She found that 3 of the parts were broken. If this pattern continues for the next four hours, Jenny wants to find

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Question 1121588: Jenny examined the 14 machine parts made in an hour at a factory. She found that 3 of the parts were broken. If this pattern continues for the next four hours, Jenny wants to find how many parts the factory will make in four hours that are NOT broken.

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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if 3 broken, 11 were not broken in one hour
Four hours, 44 not broken
11/1 hour=x/ 4 hours
cross-multiply.