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Question 635482: Rational Expressions..I really need help with this problem..I appreciate it so much, and thank you.
A sample of 320 mobile phone batteries contained 16 defective batteries. How many defective batteries would you expect to find in a sample of 3000?
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

A sample of 320 mobile phone batteries contained 16 defective batteries. 

How many defective batterieshighlight%28x%29 would you expect to find in a sample of 3000?

 Inquiry sets Up the Proportion

 16%2F320+=+x%2F3000   | Cross Multiply to solve for x