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The local lighting company found that 2 out of every 10 lightbulbs was defective. If

there are a total of 120 bulbs in a box, how many can they predict will be defective?

User Coyer
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7 votes

Answer:

24

Explanation:

120 % 10 = 12

2 x 12 = 24

User Tristanm
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Answer:

24

Explanation:

2/10

120 ÷ 10 = 12

2 x 12 = 24

10 x 12 = 120

24/120

User Renaud Boulard
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