1. **State the problem:** A factory produces 1200 cars per week, and 2% of these cars are painted blue. We need to find how many blue cars are produced each week.
2. **Formula used:** To find the number of blue cars, use the percentage formula:
$$\text{Number of blue cars} = \text{Total cars} \times \frac{\text{Percentage of blue cars}}{100}$$
3. **Apply the values:**
$$\text{Number of blue cars} = 1200 \times \frac{2}{100}$$
4. **Calculate:**
$$1200 \times 0.02 = 24$$
5. **Interpretation:** This means 24 cars are painted blue each week.
**Final answer:** 24 blue cars are produced each week.
Blue Cars
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