An air-conditioner manufacturer randomly samples 50 units and finds that 2 are defective. The company ships 1200 units each month.

Which is the best prediction for the number of defective units in the monthly shipment?

A.
24

B.
25

C.
48

D.
50

Question

An air-conditioner manufacturer randomly samples 50 units and finds that 2 are defective. The company ships 1200 units each month. 


Which is the best prediction for the number of defective units in the monthly shipment?
 
 A.
24
 
 B.
25
 
 C.
48
 
 D.
50

amistre64 · Answer

well, since it is 2 for every 50 ... how many 50s are in 1200 ?

anonymous · Answer

Do you mean how many times does 50 go into 1,200? 24.

amistre64 · Answer

yes, thats what i mean ... then there are 24 .. 2s in 1200