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In a sample of 150 batteries, 18 did not work properly. Choose the percent of the sample that was defective

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Divide the number of defective by the total number of batteries then multiply by 100 to get the percent.


18/150 = 0.12

0.12 x 100 = 12%

Answer: 12%