In 20XX, a hospital had 175 beds for adults and children from January 1 through June 30.

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In 20XX, a hospital had 175 beds for adults and children from January 1 through June 30. On July 1, the hospital increased its beds to 250 and the number remained at 250 through December 31. During the first six months, 30,875 patient days of service were provided to the hospital's adults and children. During the last six months, 36,982 days of service were provided. Answer the following questions and round the answers to whole numbers. This is a non-leap year.

a. What was the average daily inpatient census for the first six months: 169, 170, 171, or 172?

b. What was the average daily inpatient census for the entire year: 184, 185, 186, or 187?

c. The same hospital provided 12,345 newborn days of service in its 35-bassinet nursery during the year. What was the average daily newborn census: 31, 32, 33, or 34?

d. The same hospital's new surgery unit has 55 beds. During July, the unit provided 1,705 days of service. What was the average daily inpatient census for the surgery unit in July: 52,53, 54, or 55?

e. Do you think the hospital's administration provided enough beds for the new surgery unit?

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