An inspector rejects 10% of the meters as defective.

An inspector rejects 10% of the meters as defective. How many will he examine to reject 20?

Answer/Solution

D)200

Steps/Work

Then, 10% of x= 20
(10/100)x = 20
x = (20*100*)/10= 200
Answer is D

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An inspector rejects % of the meters as defective. How many will he examine to reject ?

Calculated Answer

200

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate (n₁ * 100) / n₀.

n₀ =	10
n₁ =	20

(n₁ * 100) / n₀
Evaluate n₁ * 100 = 2000
2000 / n₀
Evaluate 2000 / n₀ = 200
200
The answer to the problem and the result of (n₁ * 100) / n₀ is 200