Answered: Use a proportion to solve the problem.…

Use a proportion to solve the problem. In a sample of 79 widgets, 6 were defective. How many defective widgets would you expect in a sample of 474 widgets? 39 34 78 36

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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