Question

Harmon’s Jewelry Store receives a shipment of 500 jewelry pieces, but 15 pieces are damaged. At this rate, if Mrs. Harmon places an order for 5,500 jewelry pieces, how many should she expect to be damaged?

Answer 1

She should expect 165 jewelry pieces to be damaged.

Explanation:

5,500/500 = 11

11 x 15 = 165